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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,359.34, 63,977.04 and 26,215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,359.34, 63,977.04 and 26,215.25 is: 36,177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,359.34 : 63,977.04 = 26,215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,359.34/63,977.04 = 26,215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,359.34x = 63,977.04 × 26,215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,359.34x = 1,677,173,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,173,777.97/46,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,177.69

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