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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,726.08, 70,102.08 and 26,968.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,726.08, 70,102.08 and 26,968.56 is: 40,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,726.08 : 70,102.08 = 26,968.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,726.08/70,102.08 = 26,968.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,726.08x = 70,102.08 × 26,968.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,726.08x = 1,890,552,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,552,150.60/46,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,460.32

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