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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,066.96, 68,989.72 and 26,285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,066.96, 68,989.72 and 26,285.55 is: 39,365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,066.96 : 68,989.72 = 26,285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,066.96/68,989.72 = 26,285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,066.96x = 68,989.72 × 26,285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,066.96x = 1,813,432,734.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,432,734.55/46,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,365.15

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