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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,243.84, 63,809.28 and 26,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,243.84, 63,809.28 and 26,368 is: 36,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,243.84 : 63,809.28 = 26,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,243.84/63,809.28 = 26,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,243.84x = 63,809.28 × 26,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,243.84x = 1,682,523,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,523,095.04/46,243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,383.72

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