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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,302.56, 69,466.08 and 26,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,302.56, 69,466.08 and 26,588 is: 39,889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,302.56 : 69,466.08 = 26,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,302.56/69,466.08 = 26,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,302.56x = 69,466.08 × 26,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,302.56x = 1,846,964,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,964,135.04/46,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,889.03

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