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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,276.50, 69,427 and 26,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,276.50, 69,427 and 26,562 is: 39,850.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,276.50 : 69,427 = 26,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,276.50/69,427 = 26,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,276.50x = 69,427 × 26,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,276.50x = 1,844,119,974
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,119,974/46,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,850.03

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