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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,029.56, 68,933.60 and 26,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,029.56, 68,933.60 and 26,248.14 is: 39,309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,029.56 : 68,933.60 = 26,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,029.56/68,933.60 = 26,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,029.56x = 68,933.60 × 26,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,029.56x = 1,809,378,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,378,783.50/46,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,309.06

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