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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,013.39, 68,897.06 and 26,264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,013.39, 68,897.06 and 26,264.78 is: 39,326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,013.39 : 68,897.06 = 26,264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,013.39/68,897.06 = 26,264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,013.39x = 68,897.06 × 26,264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,013.39x = 1,809,566,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,566,123.55/46,013.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,326.95

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