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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,169.71, 63,710.36 and 26,031.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,169.71, 63,710.36 and 26,031.54 is: 35,921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,169.71 : 63,710.36 = 26,031.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,169.71/63,710.36 = 26,031.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,169.71x = 63,710.36 × 26,031.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,169.71x = 1,658,478,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,478,784.75/46,169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.36

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