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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,309.38, 63,903.14 and 26,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,309.38, 63,903.14 and 26,168 is: 36,109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,309.38 : 63,903.14 = 26,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,309.38/63,903.14 = 26,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,309.38x = 63,903.14 × 26,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,309.38x = 1,672,217,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,217,367.52/46,309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,109.69

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