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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,061.55, 68,981.60 and 26,280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,061.55, 68,981.60 and 26,280.13 is: 39,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,061.55 : 68,981.60 = 26,280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,061.55/68,981.60 = 26,280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,061.55x = 68,981.60 × 26,280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,061.55x = 1,812,845,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,845,653.76/46,061.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,357.03

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