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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,896.99, 68,779.82 and 26,134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,896.99, 68,779.82 and 26,134.74 is: 39,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,896.99 : 68,779.82 = 26,134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,896.99/68,779.82 = 26,134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,896.99x = 68,779.82 × 26,134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,896.99x = 1,797,542,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,542,582.27/45,896.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,164.72

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