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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,660.87, 68,396.97 and 26,883.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,660.87, 68,396.97 and 26,883.06 is: 40,269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,660.87 : 68,396.97 = 26,883.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,660.87/68,396.97 = 26,883.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,660.87x = 68,396.97 × 26,883.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,660.87x = 1,838,719,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,719,848.33/45,660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,269.05

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