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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.79, 63,995.90 and 26,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.79, 63,995.90 and 26,229.28 is: 36,197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.79 : 63,995.90 = 26,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.79/63,995.90 = 26,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.79x = 63,995.90 × 26,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.79x = 1,678,566,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,566,379.95/46,372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,197.23

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