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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,765.76, 68,561.52 and 26,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,765.76, 68,561.52 and 26,057.92 is: 39,037.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,765.76 : 68,561.52 = 26,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,765.76/68,561.52 = 26,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,765.76x = 68,561.52 × 26,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,765.76x = 1,786,570,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,570,603.24/45,765.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,037.28

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