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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,652.82, 68,384.88 and 26,874.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,652.82, 68,384.88 and 26,874.99 is: 40,256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652.82 : 68,384.88 = 26,874.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652.82/68,384.88 = 26,874.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652.82x = 68,384.88 × 26,874.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652.82x = 1,837,842,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,842,966.15/45,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,256.95

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