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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,667.52, 70,036.20 and 26,919.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,667.52, 70,036.20 and 26,919.72 is: 40,399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,667.52 : 70,036.20 = 26,919.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,667.52/70,036.20 = 26,919.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,667.52x = 70,036.20 × 26,919.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,667.52x = 1,885,354,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,354,893.86/46,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,399.72

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