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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,277.60, 67,916.40 and 26,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,277.60, 67,916.40 and 26,566.60 is: 39,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,277.60 : 67,916.40 = 26,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,277.60/67,916.40 = 26,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,277.60x = 67,916.40 × 26,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,277.60x = 1,804,307,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,307,832.24/45,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,849.90

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