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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,439.28, 69,671.16 and 26,682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,439.28, 69,671.16 and 26,682.48 is: 40,030.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,439.28 : 69,671.16 = 26,682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,439.28/69,671.16 = 26,682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,439.28x = 69,671.16 × 26,682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,439.28x = 1,858,999,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,999,333.28/46,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,030.75

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