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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,162.74, 63,702.72 and 26,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,162.74, 63,702.72 and 26,023.71 is: 35,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,162.74 : 63,702.72 = 26,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,162.74/63,702.72 = 26,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,162.74x = 63,702.72 × 26,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,162.74x = 1,657,781,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,781,111.49/46,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,911.67

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