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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.32, 63,846.92 and 26,398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.32, 63,846.92 and 26,398.16 is: 36,429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.32 : 63,846.92 = 26,398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.32/63,846.92 = 26,398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.32x = 63,846.92 × 26,398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.32x = 1,685,441,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,441,209.67/46,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,429.12

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