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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,723.14, 70,029.27 and 26,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,723.14, 70,029.27 and 26,960.76 is: 40,409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,723.14 : 70,029.27 = 26,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,723.14/70,029.27 = 26,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,723.14x = 70,029.27 × 26,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,723.14x = 1,888,042,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,042,341.45/46,723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,409.15

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