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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.51, 63,513.96 and 26,907.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.51, 63,513.96 and 26,907.59 is: 37,126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.51 : 63,513.96 = 26,907.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.51/63,513.96 = 26,907.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.51x = 63,513.96 × 26,907.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.51x = 1,709,007,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,007,607.96/46,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,126.91

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