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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,273, 63,856.74 and 26,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,273, 63,856.74 and 26,401 is: 36,433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,273 : 63,856.74 = 26,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,273/63,856.74 = 26,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,273x = 63,856.74 × 26,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,273x = 1,685,881,792.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,881,792.74/46,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,433.38

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