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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,675.14, 68,340.44 and 26,965.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,675.14, 68,340.44 and 26,965.35 is: 40,346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,675.14 : 68,340.44 = 26,965.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,675.14/68,340.44 = 26,965.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,675.14x = 68,340.44 × 26,965.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,675.14x = 1,842,823,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,823,748.93/45,675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,346.32

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