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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.91, 63,712.04 and 26,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.91, 63,712.04 and 26,032.74 is: 35,923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.91 : 63,712.04 = 26,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.91/63,712.04 = 26,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.91x = 63,712.04 × 26,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.91x = 1,658,598,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,598,842.03/46,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,923.03

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