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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,615.64, 69,867.94 and 26,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,615.64, 69,867.94 and 26,853.28 is: 40,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,615.64 : 69,867.94 = 26,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,615.64/69,867.94 = 26,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,615.64x = 69,867.94 × 26,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,615.64x = 1,876,183,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,183,355.84/46,615.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,247.94

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