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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,914.79, 68,806.58 and 26,152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,914.79, 68,806.58 and 26,152.55 is: 39,191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,914.79 : 68,806.58 = 26,152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,914.79/68,806.58 = 26,152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,914.79x = 68,806.58 × 26,152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,914.79x = 1,799,467,048.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,467,048.98/45,914.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,191.45

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