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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,912.61, 68,868.10 and 26,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,912.61, 68,868.10 and 26,149.02 is: 39,223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,912.61 : 68,868.10 = 26,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,912.61/68,868.10 = 26,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,912.61x = 68,868.10 × 26,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,912.61x = 1,800,833,324.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,833,324.26/45,912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,223.07

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