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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,895.48, 68,777.57 and 26,133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,895.48, 68,777.57 and 26,133.23 is: 39,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,895.48 : 68,777.57 = 26,133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,895.48/68,777.57 = 26,133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,895.48x = 68,777.57 × 26,133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,895.48x = 1,797,380,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,380,292.93/45,895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,162.47

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