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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,982.74, 68,925.07 and 26,218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,982.74, 68,925.07 and 26,218.74 is: 39,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,982.74 : 68,925.07 = 26,218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,982.74/68,925.07 = 26,218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,982.74x = 68,925.07 × 26,218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,982.74x = 1,807,128,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,128,489.81/45,982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,300.15

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