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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,640.73, 68,294.56 and 26,929.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,640.73, 68,294.56 and 26,929.73 is: 40,296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,640.73 : 68,294.56 = 26,929.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,640.73/68,294.56 = 26,929.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,640.73x = 68,294.56 × 26,929.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,640.73x = 1,839,154,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,154,061.27/45,640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,296.33

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