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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,444.96 : 68,167.44 = 26,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,444.96/68,167.44 = 26,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,444.96x = 68,167.44 × 26,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,444.96x = 1,838,066,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,066,852.16/45,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,446

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