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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,652.62, 68,384.61 and 26,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,652.62, 68,384.61 and 26,874.80 is: 40,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652.62 : 68,384.61 = 26,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652.62/68,384.61 = 26,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652.62x = 68,384.61 × 26,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652.62x = 1,837,822,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,822,716.83/45,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,256.68

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