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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,625.68, 69,882.96 and 26,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,625.68, 69,882.96 and 26,863.28 is: 40,262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,625.68 : 69,882.96 = 26,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,625.68/69,882.96 = 26,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,625.68x = 69,882.96 × 26,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,625.68x = 1,877,285,521.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,285,521.71/46,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,262.91

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