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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,376.03, 63,998.92 and 26,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,376.03, 63,998.92 and 26,232.48 is: 36,200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,376.03 : 63,998.92 = 26,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,376.03/63,998.92 = 26,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,376.03x = 63,998.92 × 26,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,376.03x = 1,678,850,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,850,388.92/46,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,200.82

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