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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,057.05, 69,029.55 and 26,016.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,057.05, 69,029.55 and 26,016.84 is: 38,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,057.05 : 69,029.55 = 26,016.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,057.05/69,029.55 = 26,016.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,057.05x = 69,029.55 × 26,016.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,057.05x = 1,795,930,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,930,757.62/46,057.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,993.61

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