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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,868.32, 68,691.65 and 26,086.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,868.32, 68,691.65 and 26,086.91 is: 39,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,868.32 : 68,691.65 = 26,086.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,868.32/68,691.65 = 26,086.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,868.32x = 68,691.65 × 26,086.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,868.32x = 1,791,952,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,952,417.41/45,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,067.32

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