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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.60, 63,711.94 and 26,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.60, 63,711.94 and 26,026.44 is: 35,914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.60 : 63,711.94 = 26,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.60/63,711.94 = 26,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.60x = 63,711.94 × 26,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.60x = 1,658,194,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,194,983.69/46,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,914.52

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