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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,723.70, 69,970.25 and 26,683.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,723.70, 69,970.25 and 26,683.49 is: 39,959.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,723.70 : 69,970.25 = 26,683.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,723.70/69,970.25 = 26,683.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,723.70x = 69,970.25 × 26,683.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,723.70x = 1,867,050,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,050,707.81/46,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,959.39

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