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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.93, 68,153.28 and 26,723.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.93, 68,153.28 and 26,723.61 is: 40,092.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.93 : 68,153.28 = 26,723.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.93/68,153.28 = 26,723.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.93x = 68,153.28 × 26,723.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.93x = 1,821,301,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,301,674.94/45,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,092.11

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