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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.88, 63,710.94 and 26,027.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.88, 63,710.94 and 26,027.26 is: 35,914.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.88 : 63,710.94 = 26,027.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.88/63,710.94 = 26,027.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.88x = 63,710.94 × 26,027.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.88x = 1,658,221,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,221,200.22/46,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,914.87

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