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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,593.63, 69,834.96 and 26,831.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,593.63, 69,834.96 and 26,831.25 is: 40,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,593.63 : 69,834.96 = 26,831.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,593.63/69,834.96 = 26,831.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,593.63x = 69,834.96 × 26,831.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,593.63x = 1,873,759,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,759,270.50/46,593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,214.92

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