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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,768.80, 68,606.48 and 26,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,768.80, 68,606.48 and 26,005.60 is: 38,981.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,768.80 : 68,606.48 = 26,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,768.80/68,606.48 = 26,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,768.80x = 68,606.48 × 26,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,768.80x = 1,784,152,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,152,676.29/45,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,981.85

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