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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.74, 63,699.96 and 26,021.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.74, 63,699.96 and 26,021.71 is: 35,908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.74 : 63,699.96 = 26,021.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.74/63,699.96 = 26,021.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.74x = 63,699.96 × 26,021.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.74x = 1,657,581,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,581,886.13/46,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,908.91

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