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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,062.55, 68,983.10 and 26,281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,062.55, 68,983.10 and 26,281.13 is: 39,358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,062.55 : 68,983.10 = 26,281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,062.55/68,983.10 = 26,281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,062.55x = 68,983.10 × 26,281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,062.55x = 1,812,953,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,953,818.90/46,062.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,358.52

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