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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,849.10, 70,161.03 and 26,797.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,849.10, 70,161.03 and 26,797.82 is: 40,132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,849.10 : 70,161.03 = 26,797.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,849.10/70,161.03 = 26,797.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,849.10x = 70,161.03 × 26,797.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,849.10x = 1,880,162,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,162,302.15/46,849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,132.31

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