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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,027.56, 68,930.60 and 26,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,027.56, 68,930.60 and 26,246.14 is: 39,306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,027.56 : 68,930.60 = 26,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,027.56/68,930.60 = 26,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,027.56x = 68,930.60 × 26,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,027.56x = 1,809,162,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,162,177.88/46,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,306.06

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