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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,739.09, 69,996.86 and 26,957.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,739.09, 69,996.86 and 26,957.67 is: 40,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,739.09 : 69,996.86 = 26,957.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,739.09/69,996.86 = 26,957.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,739.09x = 69,996.86 × 26,957.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,739.09x = 1,886,952,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,952,252.92/46,739.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,372.04

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