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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.54, 63,705.04 and 26,019.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.54, 63,705.04 and 26,019.32 is: 35,908.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.54 : 63,705.04 = 26,019.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.54/63,705.04 = 26,019.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.54x = 63,705.04 × 26,019.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.54x = 1,657,561,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,561,821.37/46,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,908.63

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