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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,308.38, 63,901.76 and 26,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,308.38, 63,901.76 and 26,167 is: 36,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,308.38 : 63,901.76 = 26,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,308.38/63,901.76 = 26,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,308.38x = 63,901.76 × 26,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,308.38x = 1,672,117,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,117,353.92/46,308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,108.31

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