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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,059.96, 68,979.22 and 26,278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,059.96, 68,979.22 and 26,278.54 is: 39,354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,059.96 : 68,979.22 = 26,278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,059.96/68,979.22 = 26,278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,059.96x = 68,979.22 × 26,278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,059.96x = 1,812,673,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,673,415.71/46,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,354.65

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