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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256.60, 69,273.06 and 26,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256.60, 69,273.06 and 26,475.20 is: 39,648.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256.60 : 69,273.06 = 26,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256.60/69,273.06 = 26,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256.60x = 69,273.06 × 26,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256.60x = 1,834,018,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,018,118.11/46,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,648.79

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