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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,374.28, 63,995.38 and 26,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,374.28, 63,995.38 and 26,501 is: 36,570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,374.28 : 63,995.38 = 26,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,374.28/63,995.38 = 26,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,374.28x = 63,995.38 × 26,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,374.28x = 1,695,941,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,941,565.38/46,374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,570.74

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