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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,315.56, 67,971.99 and 26,581.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,315.56, 67,971.99 and 26,581.21 is: 39,871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,315.56 : 67,971.99 = 26,581.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,315.56/67,971.99 = 26,581.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,315.56x = 67,971.99 × 26,581.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,315.56x = 1,806,777,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,777,740.31/45,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,871.02

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