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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,066.21, 68,988.59 and 26,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,066.21, 68,988.59 and 26,284.80 is: 39,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,066.21 : 68,988.59 = 26,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,066.21/68,988.59 = 26,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,066.21x = 68,988.59 × 26,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,066.21x = 1,813,351,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,351,290.43/46,066.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,364.02

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