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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,067.72, 68,990.84 and 26,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,067.72, 68,990.84 and 26,286.30 is: 39,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,067.72 : 68,990.84 = 26,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,067.72/68,990.84 = 26,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,067.72x = 68,990.84 × 26,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,067.72x = 1,813,513,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,513,917.49/46,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,366.26

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