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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.88, 63,697.14 and 26,017.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.88, 63,697.14 and 26,017.26 is: 35,901.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.88 : 63,697.14 = 26,017.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.88/63,697.14 = 26,017.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.88x = 63,697.14 × 26,017.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.88x = 1,657,225,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,225,052.64/46,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,901.07

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