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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,655.19, 68,388.44 and 26,877.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,655.19, 68,388.44 and 26,877.37 is: 40,260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,655.19 : 68,388.44 = 26,877.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,655.19/68,388.44 = 26,877.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,655.19x = 68,388.44 × 26,877.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,655.19x = 1,838,101,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,101,405.60/45,655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,260.51

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