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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,063.34, 68,984.28 and 26,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,063.34, 68,984.28 and 26,281.92 is: 39,359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,063.34 : 68,984.28 = 26,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,063.34/68,984.28 = 26,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,063.34x = 68,984.28 × 26,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,063.34x = 1,813,039,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,039,586.91/46,063.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,359.71

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