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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,330.64, 63,942.12 and 26,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,330.64, 63,942.12 and 26,188.40 is: 36,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,330.64 : 63,942.12 = 26,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,330.64/63,942.12 = 26,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,330.64x = 63,942.12 × 26,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,330.64x = 1,674,541,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,541,815.41/46,330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,143.29

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