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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,913.20, 68,869.80 and 26,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,913.20, 68,869.80 and 26,230.20 is: 39,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,913.20 : 68,869.80 = 26,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,913.20/68,869.80 = 26,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,913.20x = 68,869.80 × 26,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,913.20x = 1,806,468,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,468,627.96/45,913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,345.30

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