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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,254.19, 67,859.37 and 26,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,254.19, 67,859.37 and 26,540.36 is: 39,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,254.19 : 67,859.37 = 26,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,254.19/67,859.37 = 26,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,254.19x = 67,859.37 × 26,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,254.19x = 1,801,012,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,012,024.35/45,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,797.68

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