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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,015.78, 68,986.67 and 26,012.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,015.78, 68,986.67 and 26,012.93 is: 38,998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,015.78 : 68,986.67 = 26,012.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,015.78/68,986.67 = 26,012.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,015.78x = 68,986.67 × 26,012.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,015.78x = 1,794,545,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,545,460.05/46,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,998.48

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