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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,358.48, 63,974.31 and 26,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,358.48, 63,974.31 and 26,215.30 is: 36,176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,358.48 : 63,974.31 = 26,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,358.48/63,974.31 = 26,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,358.48x = 63,974.31 × 26,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,358.48x = 1,677,105,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,105,350.75/46,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,176.89

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