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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,652.56, 68,491.94 and 26,949.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,652.56, 68,491.94 and 26,949.66 is: 40,432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652.56 : 68,491.94 = 26,949.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652.56/68,491.94 = 26,949.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652.56x = 68,491.94 × 26,949.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652.56x = 1,845,834,360.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,834,360.99/45,652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,432.22

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