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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,307.28, 63,903.76 and 26,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,307.28, 63,903.76 and 26,170.68 is: 36,115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,307.28 : 63,903.76 = 26,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,307.28/63,903.76 = 26,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,307.28x = 63,903.76 × 26,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,307.28x = 1,672,404,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,404,853.76/46,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,115.38

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