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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,360.59, 63,978.85 and 26,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,360.59, 63,978.85 and 26,220.48 is: 36,184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,360.59 : 63,978.85 = 26,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,360.59/63,978.85 = 26,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,360.59x = 63,978.85 × 26,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,360.59x = 1,677,556,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,556,156.85/46,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,184.96

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