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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.65, 63,995.42 and 26,228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.65, 63,995.42 and 26,228.57 is: 36,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.65 : 63,995.42 = 26,228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.65/63,995.42 = 26,228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.65x = 63,995.42 × 26,228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.65x = 1,678,507,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,507,902.03/46,372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,196.07

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