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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,155.87, 63,696.97 and 26,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,155.87, 63,696.97 and 26,013.60 is: 35,899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,155.87 : 63,696.97 = 26,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,155.87/63,696.97 = 26,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,155.87x = 63,696.97 × 26,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,155.87x = 1,656,987,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,987,498.79/46,155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,899.82

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