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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,741.42, 68,617.26 and 26,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,741.42, 68,617.26 and 26,014.68 is: 39,024.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,741.42 : 68,617.26 = 26,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,741.42/68,617.26 = 26,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,741.42x = 68,617.26 × 26,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,741.42x = 1,785,056,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,056,061.38/45,741.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,024.94

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