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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,302.30, 63,897.18 and 26,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,302.30, 63,897.18 and 26,159.22 is: 36,099.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,302.30 : 63,897.18 = 26,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,302.30/63,897.18 = 26,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,302.30x = 63,897.18 × 26,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,302.30x = 1,671,500,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,500,389.00/46,302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,099.73

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