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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,895.82, 68,732.84 and 26,114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,895.82, 68,732.84 and 26,114.46 is: 39,108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,895.82 : 68,732.84 = 26,114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,895.82/68,732.84 = 26,114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,895.82x = 68,732.84 × 26,114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,895.82x = 1,794,921,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,921,000.87/45,895.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,108.59

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