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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,881.52, 68,764.26 and 26,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,881.52, 68,764.26 and 26,171.22 is: 39,223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,881.52 : 68,764.26 = 26,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,881.52/68,764.26 = 26,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,881.52x = 68,764.26 × 26,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,881.52x = 1,799,644,576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,644,576.60/45,881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,223.73

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