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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,652.34, 68,491.56 and 26,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,652.34, 68,491.56 and 26,949.44 is: 40,431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652.34 : 68,491.56 = 26,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652.34/68,491.56 = 26,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652.34x = 68,491.56 × 26,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652.34x = 1,845,809,186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,809,186.73/45,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,431.86

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