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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,064.46, 68,985.97 and 26,283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,064.46, 68,985.97 and 26,283.05 is: 39,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,064.46 : 68,985.97 = 26,283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,064.46/68,985.97 = 26,283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,064.46x = 68,985.97 × 26,283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,064.46x = 1,813,161,546.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,161,546.87/46,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,361.39

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