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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,363.96, 63,978.42 and 26,219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,363.96, 63,978.42 and 26,219.80 is: 36,181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,363.96 : 63,978.42 = 26,219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,363.96/63,978.42 = 26,219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,363.96x = 63,978.42 × 26,219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,363.96x = 1,677,501,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,501,376.72/46,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,181.15

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