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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,972.93, 68,910.39 and 26,208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,972.93, 68,910.39 and 26,208.93 is: 39,285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,972.93 : 68,910.39 = 26,208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,972.93/68,910.39 = 26,208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,972.93x = 68,910.39 × 26,208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,972.93x = 1,806,067,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,067,587.78/45,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,285.46

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