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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,082.42, 69,012.90 and 26,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,082.42, 69,012.90 and 26,301 is: 39,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,082.42 : 69,012.90 = 26,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,082.42/69,012.90 = 26,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,082.42x = 69,012.90 × 26,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,082.42x = 1,815,108,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,108,282.90/46,082.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,388.31

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