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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,233.64, 67,851.54 and 26,644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,233.64, 67,851.54 and 26,644.14 is: 39,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,233.64 : 67,851.54 = 26,644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,233.64/67,851.54 = 26,644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,233.64x = 67,851.54 × 26,644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,233.64x = 1,807,845,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,845,930.98/45,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,966.85

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