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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,046.70, 68,959.08 and 26,265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,046.70, 68,959.08 and 26,265.29 is: 39,334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,046.70 : 68,959.08 = 26,265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,046.70/68,959.08 = 26,265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,046.70x = 68,959.08 × 26,265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,046.70x = 1,811,229,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,229,889.54/46,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,334.63

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