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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,568.84, 68,265.78 and 26,809.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,568.84, 68,265.78 and 26,809.24 is: 40,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,568.84 : 68,265.78 = 26,809.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,568.84/68,265.78 = 26,809.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,568.84x = 68,265.78 × 26,809.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,568.84x = 1,830,153,679.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,153,679.81/45,568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,162.39

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