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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,254.28, 67,859.48 and 26,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,254.28, 67,859.48 and 26,540.40 is: 39,797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,254.28 : 67,859.48 = 26,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,254.28/67,859.48 = 26,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,254.28x = 67,859.48 × 26,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,254.28x = 1,801,017,742.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,017,742.99/45,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,797.73

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