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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,169.21, 63,709.67 and 26,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,169.21, 63,709.67 and 26,031.04 is: 35,920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,169.21 : 63,709.67 = 26,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,169.21/63,709.67 = 26,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,169.21x = 63,709.67 × 26,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,169.21x = 1,658,428,873.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,428,873.96/46,169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,920.67

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