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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,335, 63,946.62 and 26,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,335, 63,946.62 and 26,463 is: 36,521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,335 : 63,946.62 = 26,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,335/63,946.62 = 26,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,335x = 63,946.62 × 26,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,335x = 1,692,219,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,219,405.06/46,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,521.41

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