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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,374, 63,996.12 and 26,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,374, 63,996.12 and 26,502 is: 36,572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,374 : 63,996.12 = 26,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,374/63,996.12 = 26,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,374x = 63,996.12 × 26,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,374x = 1,696,025,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,025,172.24/46,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,572.76

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