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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,968.30, 68,903.40 and 26,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,968.30, 68,903.40 and 26,204.30 is: 39,278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,968.30 : 68,903.40 = 26,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,968.30/68,903.40 = 26,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,968.30x = 68,903.40 × 26,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,968.30x = 1,805,565,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,565,364.62/45,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,278.49

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