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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,307.32, 63,904.10 and 26,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,307.32, 63,904.10 and 26,164.24 is: 36,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,307.32 : 63,904.10 = 26,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,307.32/63,904.10 = 26,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,307.32x = 63,904.10 × 26,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,307.32x = 1,672,002,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,002,209.38/46,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,106.65

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