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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,060.77, 68,980.43 and 26,279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,060.77, 68,980.43 and 26,279.35 is: 39,355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,060.77 : 68,980.43 = 26,279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,060.77/68,980.43 = 26,279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,060.77x = 68,980.43 × 26,279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,060.77x = 1,812,761,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,761,070.47/46,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,355.86

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