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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,936.52, 68,904.06 and 26,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,936.52, 68,904.06 and 26,173 is: 39,259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,936.52 : 68,904.06 = 26,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,936.52/68,904.06 = 26,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,936.52x = 68,904.06 × 26,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,936.52x = 1,803,425,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,425,962.38/45,936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,259.09

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