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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,021.80, 68,984.10 and 26,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,021.80, 68,984.10 and 26,257.80 is: 39,358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,021.80 : 68,984.10 = 26,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,021.80/68,984.10 = 26,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,021.80x = 68,984.10 × 26,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,021.80x = 1,811,370,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,370,700.98/46,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,358.97

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