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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.16, 63,711.00 and 26,031.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.16, 63,711.00 and 26,031.99 is: 35,921.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.16 : 63,711.00 = 26,031.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.16/63,711.00 = 26,031.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.16x = 63,711.00 × 26,031.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.16x = 1,658,524,101.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,524,101.40/46,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.99

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