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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,168.96, 63,709.33 and 26,030.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,168.96, 63,709.33 and 26,030.79 is: 35,920.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,168.96 : 63,709.33 = 26,030.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,168.96/63,709.33 = 26,030.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,168.96x = 63,709.33 × 26,030.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,168.96x = 1,658,404,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,404,031.00/46,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,920.33

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