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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,676.64, 68,342.69 and 26,966.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,676.64, 68,342.69 and 26,966.85 is: 40,348.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,676.64 : 68,342.69 = 26,966.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,676.64/68,342.69 = 26,966.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,676.64x = 68,342.69 × 26,966.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,676.64x = 1,842,986,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,986,934.99/45,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,348.57

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