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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,921.52, 68,816.56 and 26,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,921.52, 68,816.56 and 26,159.26 is: 39,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,921.52 : 68,816.56 = 26,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,921.52/68,816.56 = 26,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,921.52x = 68,816.56 × 26,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,921.52x = 1,800,190,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,190,285.35/45,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,201.45

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