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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,362.96, 63,977.04 and 26,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,362.96, 63,977.04 and 26,218.80 is: 36,179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,362.96 : 63,977.04 = 26,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,362.96/63,977.04 = 26,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,362.96x = 63,977.04 × 26,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,362.96x = 1,677,401,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,401,216.35/46,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,179.77

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