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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,369.28, 63,988.48 and 26,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,369.28, 63,988.48 and 26,496 is: 36,563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,369.28 : 63,988.48 = 26,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,369.28/63,988.48 = 26,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,369.28x = 63,988.48 × 26,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,369.28x = 1,695,438,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,438,766.08/46,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,563.84

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