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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,358.89, 63,976.52 and 26,218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,358.89, 63,976.52 and 26,218.78 is: 36,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,358.89 : 63,976.52 = 26,218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,358.89/63,976.52 = 26,218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,358.89x = 63,976.52 × 26,218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,358.89x = 1,677,386,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,386,303.05/46,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,182.62

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