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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,631.89, 68,281.30 and 26,920.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,631.89, 68,281.30 and 26,920.89 is: 40,283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,631.89 : 68,281.30 = 26,920.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,631.89/68,281.30 = 26,920.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,631.89x = 68,281.30 × 26,920.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,631.89x = 1,838,193,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,193,024.95/45,631.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,283.08

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