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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,230.76, 63,793.38 and 26,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,230.76, 63,793.38 and 26,358.76 is: 36,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,230.76 : 63,793.38 = 26,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,230.76/63,793.38 = 26,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,230.76x = 63,793.38 × 26,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,230.76x = 1,681,514,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,514,393.01/46,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,372.20

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