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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.91, 63,697.24 and 26,015.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.91, 63,697.24 and 26,015.69 is: 35,900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.91 : 63,697.24 = 26,015.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.91/63,697.24 = 26,015.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.91x = 63,697.24 × 26,015.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.91x = 1,657,127,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,127,649.70/46,158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,900.49

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