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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,169.88, 63,709.56 and 26,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,169.88, 63,709.56 and 26,026.26 is: 35,913.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,169.88 : 63,709.56 = 26,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,169.88/63,709.56 = 26,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,169.88x = 63,709.56 × 26,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,169.88x = 1,658,121,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,121,573.05/46,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,913.49

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