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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,260.21, 67,868.36 and 26,546.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,260.21, 67,868.36 and 26,546.36 is: 39,806.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,260.21 : 67,868.36 = 26,546.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,260.21/67,868.36 = 26,546.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,260.21x = 67,868.36 × 26,546.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,260.21x = 1,801,657,644.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,657,644.19/45,260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,806.66

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