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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,432.60, 68,189.40 and 26,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,432.60, 68,189.40 and 26,689.20 is: 40,057.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,432.60 : 68,189.40 = 26,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,432.60/68,189.40 = 26,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,432.60x = 68,189.40 × 26,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,432.60x = 1,819,920,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,920,534.48/45,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,057.59

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