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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,022.06, 69,011.21 and 26,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,022.06, 69,011.21 and 26,295.32 is: 39,430.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,022.06 : 69,011.21 = 26,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,022.06/69,011.21 = 26,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,022.06x = 69,011.21 × 26,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,022.06x = 1,814,671,374.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,671,374.00/46,022.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,430.47

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