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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,162.34, 63,702.22 and 26,023.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,162.34, 63,702.22 and 26,023.31 is: 35,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,162.34 : 63,702.22 = 26,023.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,162.34/63,702.22 = 26,023.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,162.34x = 63,702.22 × 26,023.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,162.34x = 1,657,742,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,742,618.75/46,162.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,911.15

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