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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,318.70, 63,930.30 and 26,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,318.70, 63,930.30 and 26,187.24 is: 36,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,318.70 : 63,930.30 = 26,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,318.70/63,930.30 = 26,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,318.70x = 63,930.30 × 26,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,318.70x = 1,674,158,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,158,109.37/46,318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,144.32

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