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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.58, 63,697.35 and 26,013.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.58, 63,697.35 and 26,013.88 is: 35,898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.58 : 63,697.35 = 26,013.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.58/63,697.35 = 26,013.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.58x = 63,697.35 × 26,013.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.58x = 1,657,015,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,015,219.22/46,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,898.31

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