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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,172.97, 63,712.56 and 26,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,172.97, 63,712.56 and 26,030.70 is: 35,918.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,172.97 : 63,712.56 = 26,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,172.97/63,712.56 = 26,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,172.97x = 63,712.56 × 26,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,172.97x = 1,658,482,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,482,535.59/46,172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,918.91

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