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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.32, 63,845.54 and 26,397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.32, 63,845.54 and 26,397.16 is: 36,427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.32 : 63,845.54 = 26,397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.32/63,845.54 = 26,397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.32x = 63,845.54 × 26,397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.32x = 1,685,340,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,340,934.67/46,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,427.74

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