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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,976.46, 68,915.61 and 26,212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,976.46, 68,915.61 and 26,212.46 is: 39,290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,976.46 : 68,915.61 = 26,212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,976.46/68,915.61 = 26,212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,976.46x = 68,915.61 × 26,212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,976.46x = 1,806,447,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,447,670.50/45,976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,290.71

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