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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,377.28, 63,999.52 and 26,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,377.28, 63,999.52 and 26,504 is: 36,574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,377.28 : 63,999.52 = 26,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,377.28/63,999.52 = 26,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,377.28x = 63,999.52 × 26,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,377.28x = 1,696,243,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,243,278.08/46,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,574.88

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