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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,671.64, 68,335.19 and 26,961.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,671.64, 68,335.19 and 26,961.85 is: 40,341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,671.64 : 68,335.19 = 26,961.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,671.64/68,335.19 = 26,961.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,671.64x = 68,335.19 × 26,961.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,671.64x = 1,842,443,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,443,142.50/45,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,341.08

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