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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,974.43, 68,912.64 and 26,210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,974.43, 68,912.64 and 26,210.43 is: 39,287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,974.43 : 68,912.64 = 26,210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,974.43/68,912.64 = 26,210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,974.43x = 68,912.64 × 26,210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,974.43x = 1,806,229,926.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,229,926.84/45,974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,287.71

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