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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,223.68, 67,812.75 and 26,508.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,223.68, 67,812.75 and 26,508.18 is: 39,748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,223.68 : 67,812.75 = 26,508.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,223.68/67,812.75 = 26,508.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,223.68x = 67,812.75 × 26,508.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,223.68x = 1,797,592,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,592,583.30/45,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,748.92

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