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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,370.52, 63,987.03 and 26,229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,370.52, 63,987.03 and 26,229.15 is: 36,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,370.52 : 63,987.03 = 26,229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,370.52/63,987.03 = 26,229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,370.52x = 63,987.03 × 26,229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,370.52x = 1,678,325,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,325,407.92/46,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,193.80

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