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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255, 63,831.90 and 26,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255, 63,831.90 and 26,383 is: 36,408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255 : 63,831.90 = 26,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255/63,831.90 = 26,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255x = 63,831.90 × 26,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255x = 1,684,077,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,077,017.70/46,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,408.54

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