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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,882.55, 68,765.77 and 26,172.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,882.55, 68,765.77 and 26,172.19 is: 39,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,882.55 : 68,765.77 = 26,172.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,882.55/68,765.77 = 26,172.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,882.55x = 68,765.77 × 26,172.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,882.55x = 1,799,750,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,750,797.94/45,882.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,225.17

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