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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,272, 63,855.36 and 26,400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,272, 63,855.36 and 26,400 is: 36,432

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,272 : 63,855.36 = 26,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,272/63,855.36 = 26,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,272x = 63,855.36 × 26,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,272x = 1,685,781,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,781,504/46,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,432

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