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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,639.33, 69,904.78 and 26,662.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,639.33, 69,904.78 and 26,662.82 is: 39,963.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,639.33 : 69,904.78 = 26,662.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,639.33/69,904.78 = 26,662.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,639.33x = 69,904.78 × 26,662.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,639.33x = 1,863,858,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,858,566.28/46,639.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,963.24

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