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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,613.30, 68,371.51 and 26,902.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,613.30, 68,371.51 and 26,902.15 is: 40,324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,613.30 : 68,371.51 = 26,902.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,613.30/68,371.51 = 26,902.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,613.30x = 68,371.51 × 26,902.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,613.30x = 1,839,340,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,340,764.17/45,613.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,324.66

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