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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,897.73, 68,780.95 and 26,135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,897.73, 68,780.95 and 26,135.48 is: 39,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,897.73 : 68,780.95 = 26,135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,897.73/68,780.95 = 26,135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,897.73x = 68,780.95 × 26,135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,897.73x = 1,797,623,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,623,249.72/45,897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,165.84

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