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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,162.74, 63,693.21 and 26,019.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,162.74, 63,693.21 and 26,019.66 is: 35,900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,162.74 : 63,693.21 = 26,019.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,162.74/63,693.21 = 26,019.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,162.74x = 63,693.21 × 26,019.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,162.74x = 1,657,275,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,275,668.51/46,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,900.72

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