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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.98, 63,993.87 and 26,229.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.98, 63,993.87 and 26,229.09 is: 36,195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.98 : 63,993.87 = 26,229.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.98/63,993.87 = 26,229.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.98x = 63,993.87 × 26,229.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.98x = 1,678,500,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,500,975.68/46,372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,195.67

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