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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,169.96, 63,710.71 and 26,031.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,169.96, 63,710.71 and 26,031.79 is: 35,921.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,169.96 : 63,710.71 = 26,031.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,169.96/63,710.71 = 26,031.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,169.96x = 63,710.71 × 26,031.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,169.96x = 1,658,503,823.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,503,823.47/46,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.71

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