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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,262.83, 67,872.30 and 26,548.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,262.83, 67,872.30 and 26,548.98 is: 39,810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,262.83 : 67,872.30 = 26,548.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,262.83/67,872.30 = 26,548.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,262.83x = 67,872.30 × 26,548.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,262.83x = 1,801,940,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,940,335.25/45,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,810.60

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