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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.16, 68,981.94 and 26,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.16, 68,981.94 and 26,319 is: 39,441.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.16 : 68,981.94 = 26,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.16/68,981.94 = 26,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.16x = 68,981.94 × 26,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.16x = 1,815,535,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,535,678.86/46,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,441.45

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