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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,162.73, 63,708.05 and 26,021.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,162.73, 63,708.05 and 26,021.50 is: 35,911.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,162.73 : 63,708.05 = 26,021.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,162.73/63,708.05 = 26,021.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,162.73x = 63,708.05 × 26,021.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,162.73x = 1,657,778,928.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,778,928.86/46,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,911.63

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