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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,209.92, 63,766.72 and 26,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,209.92, 63,766.72 and 26,336.64 is: 36,342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209.92 : 63,766.72 = 26,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209.92/63,766.72 = 26,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209.92x = 63,766.72 × 26,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209.92x = 1,679,401,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,401,148.62/46,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,342.87

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