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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,926.98, 68,726.31 and 35,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,926.98, 68,726.31 and 35,998 is: 53,868.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,926.98 : 68,726.31 = 35,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,926.98/68,726.31 = 35,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,926.98x = 68,726.31 × 35,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,926.98x = 2,474,009,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,009,707.38/45,926.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,868.33

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