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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,060.46, 68,979.97 and 26,279.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,060.46, 68,979.97 and 26,279.05 is: 39,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,060.46 : 68,979.97 = 26,279.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,060.46/68,979.97 = 26,279.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,060.46x = 68,979.97 × 26,279.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,060.46x = 1,812,728,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,728,014.94/46,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,355.40

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