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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,975.38, 70,313.31 and 26,135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,975.38, 70,313.31 and 26,135.70 is: 39,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,975.38 : 70,313.31 = 26,135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,975.38/70,313.31 = 26,135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,975.38x = 70,313.31 × 26,135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,975.38x = 1,837,687,576.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,687,576.17/46,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,120.23

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