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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,918.52, 68,812.06 and 26,156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,918.52, 68,812.06 and 26,156.26 is: 39,196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,918.52 : 68,812.06 = 26,156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,918.52/68,812.06 = 26,156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,918.52x = 68,812.06 × 26,156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,918.52x = 1,799,866,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,866,132.50/45,918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,196.95

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