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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.20, 63,713.76 and 26,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.20, 63,713.76 and 26,027.12 is: 35,916.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.20 : 63,713.76 = 26,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.20/63,713.76 = 26,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.20x = 63,713.76 × 26,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.20x = 1,658,285,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,285,677.17/46,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,916.80

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