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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,921.24, 68,816.14 and 26,158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,921.24, 68,816.14 and 26,158.97 is: 39,201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,921.24 : 68,816.14 = 26,158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,921.24/68,816.14 = 26,158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,921.24x = 68,816.14 × 26,158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,921.24x = 1,800,158,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,158,932.30/45,921.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,201.01

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