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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,163.66, 63,704.96 and 26,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,163.66, 63,704.96 and 26,020.14 is: 35,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,163.66 : 63,704.96 = 26,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,163.66/63,704.96 = 26,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,163.66x = 63,704.96 × 26,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,163.66x = 1,657,612,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,612,170.80/46,163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,907.30

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