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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,931.96, 70,307.18 and 26,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,931.96, 70,307.18 and 26,092.28 is: 39,087.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,931.96 : 70,307.18 = 26,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,931.96/70,307.18 = 26,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,931.96x = 70,307.18 × 26,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,931.96x = 1,834,474,626.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,474,626.57/46,931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,087.96

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