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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,026.55, 68,929.11 and 26,245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,026.55, 68,929.11 and 26,245.14 is: 39,304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,026.55 : 68,929.11 = 26,245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,026.55/68,929.11 = 26,245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,026.55x = 68,929.11 × 26,245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,026.55x = 1,809,054,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,054,142.03/46,026.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,304.58

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