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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,233, 63,810.18 and 26,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,233, 63,810.18 and 26,361 is: 36,383.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,233 : 63,810.18 = 26,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,233/63,810.18 = 26,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,233x = 63,810.18 × 26,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,233x = 1,682,100,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,100,154.98/46,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,383.11

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