Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,444.96, 68,167.44 and 26,964
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,444.96, 68,167.44 and 26,964 is: 40,446
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,444.96 : 68,167.44 = 26,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,444.96/68,167.44 = 26,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,444.96x = 68,167.44 × 26,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,444.96x = 1,838,066,852.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,838,066,852.16/45,444.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,446
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