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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,370.78, 63,994.86 and 26,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,370.78, 63,994.86 and 26,227.60 is: 36,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,370.78 : 63,994.86 = 26,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,370.78/63,994.86 = 26,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,370.78x = 63,994.86 × 26,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,370.78x = 1,678,431,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,431,430.15/46,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,195.89

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