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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.74, 68,157.52 and 26,726.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.74, 68,157.52 and 26,726.42 is: 40,096.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.74 : 68,157.52 = 26,726.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.74/68,157.52 = 26,726.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.74x = 68,157.52 × 26,726.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.74x = 1,821,606,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,606,609.26/45,430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,096.34

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