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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,948.60, 68,922.12 and 26,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,948.60, 68,922.12 and 26,185 is: 39,277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,948.60 : 68,922.12 = 26,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,948.60/68,922.12 = 26,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,948.60x = 68,922.12 × 26,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,948.60x = 1,804,725,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,725,712.20/45,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,277.06

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