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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,302.37, 63,893.48 and 26,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,302.37, 63,893.48 and 26,161 is: 36,100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,302.37 : 63,893.48 = 26,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,302.37/63,893.48 = 26,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,302.37x = 63,893.48 × 26,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,302.37x = 1,671,517,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,517,330.28/46,302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,100.04

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