Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,373.28, 63,994 and 26,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,373.28, 63,994 and 26,500 is: 36,569.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,373.28 : 63,994 = 26,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,373.28/63,994 = 26,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,373.28x = 63,994 × 26,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,373.28x = 1,695,841,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,695,841,000/46,373.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,569.36
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