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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.54, 63,702.28 and 26,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.54, 63,702.28 and 26,017.32 is: 35,905.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.54 : 63,702.28 = 26,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.54/63,702.28 = 26,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.54x = 63,702.28 × 26,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.54x = 1,657,362,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,362,603.49/46,158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,905.87

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