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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,020.11, 68,993.15 and 26,017.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,020.11, 68,993.15 and 26,017.25 is: 39,004.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,020.11 : 68,993.15 = 26,017.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,020.11/68,993.15 = 26,017.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,020.11x = 68,993.15 × 26,017.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,020.11x = 1,795,011,556.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,011,556.79/46,020.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,004.94

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