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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,987.27, 68,931.82 and 26,223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,987.27, 68,931.82 and 26,223.27 is: 39,306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,987.27 : 68,931.82 = 26,223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,987.27/68,931.82 = 26,223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,987.27x = 68,931.82 × 26,223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,987.27x = 1,807,617,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,617,727.45/45,987.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,306.92

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