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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,019.80, 68,981.10 and 26,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,019.80, 68,981.10 and 26,255.80 is: 39,355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,019.80 : 68,981.10 = 26,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,019.80/68,981.10 = 26,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,019.80x = 68,981.10 × 26,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,019.80x = 1,811,153,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,153,965.38/46,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,355.97

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