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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,022.83, 68,923.53 and 26,241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,022.83, 68,923.53 and 26,241.42 is: 39,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,022.83 : 68,923.53 = 26,241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,022.83/68,923.53 = 26,241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,022.83x = 68,923.53 × 26,241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,022.83x = 1,808,651,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,651,218.58/46,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,299.00

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