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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,023.55, 68,924.61 and 26,242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,023.55, 68,924.61 and 26,242.14 is: 39,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,023.55 : 68,924.61 = 26,242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,023.55/68,924.61 = 26,242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,023.55x = 68,924.61 × 26,242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,023.55x = 1,808,729,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,729,265.07/46,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,300.08

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