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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.58, 68,011.90 and 26,629.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,333.58, 68,011.90 and 26,629.43 is: 39,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333.58 : 68,011.90 = 26,629.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333.58/68,011.90 = 26,629.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333.58x = 68,011.90 × 26,629.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333.58x = 1,811,118,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,118,130.22/45,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,950.92

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