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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,737.59, 69,994.61 and 26,956.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,737.59, 69,994.61 and 26,956.17 is: 40,369.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,737.59 : 69,994.61 = 26,956.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,737.59/69,994.61 = 26,956.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,737.59x = 69,994.61 × 26,956.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,737.59x = 1,886,786,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,786,673.63/46,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,369.79

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