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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,302.28, 63,895.94 and 26,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,302.28, 63,895.94 and 26,161.24 is: 36,101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,302.28 : 63,895.94 = 26,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,302.28/63,895.94 = 26,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,302.28x = 63,895.94 × 26,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,302.28x = 1,671,597,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,597,021.37/46,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,101.83

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