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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,373, 63,994.74 and 26,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,373, 63,994.74 and 26,501 is: 36,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,373 : 63,994.74 = 26,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,373/63,994.74 = 26,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,373x = 63,994.74 × 26,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,373x = 1,695,924,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,924,604.74/46,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,571.38

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