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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.97, 63,709.80 and 26,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.97, 63,709.80 and 26,028.70 is: 35,916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.97 : 63,709.80 = 26,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.97/63,709.80 = 26,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.97x = 63,709.80 × 26,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.97x = 1,658,283,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,283,271.26/46,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,916.15

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