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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,321, 63,927.30 and 26,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,321, 63,927.30 and 26,449 is: 36,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,321 : 63,927.30 = 26,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,321/63,927.30 = 26,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,321x = 63,927.30 × 26,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,321x = 1,690,813,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,813,157.70/46,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,502.09

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