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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,855.52, 68,796.14 and 26,148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,855.52, 68,796.14 and 26,148.02 is: 39,229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,855.52 : 68,796.14 = 26,148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,855.52/68,796.14 = 26,148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,855.52x = 68,796.14 × 26,148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,855.52x = 1,798,882,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,882,369.92/45,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,229.35

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