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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,093, 69,141.12 and 26,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,093, 69,141.12 and 26,362.48 is: 39,544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,093 : 69,141.12 = 26,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,093/69,141.12 = 26,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,093x = 69,141.12 × 26,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,093x = 1,822,731,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,731,393.18/46,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,544.65

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