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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,024.84, 68,926.52 and 26,243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,024.84, 68,926.52 and 26,243.42 is: 39,301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,024.84 : 68,926.52 = 26,243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,024.84/68,926.52 = 26,243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,024.84x = 68,926.52 × 26,243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,024.84x = 1,808,867,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,867,613.50/46,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,301.99

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