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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.68, 68,477.40 and 26,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.68, 68,477.40 and 26,878.23 is: 40,340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.68 : 68,477.40 = 26,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.68/68,477.40 = 26,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.68x = 68,477.40 × 26,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.68x = 1,840,551,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,551,307.00/45,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,340.25

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