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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.41, 63,993.46 and 26,233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.41, 63,993.46 and 26,233.22 is: 36,201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.41 : 63,993.46 = 26,233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.41/63,993.46 = 26,233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.41x = 63,993.46 × 26,233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.41x = 1,678,754,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,754,514.74/46,372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,201.58

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