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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,593.28, 62,933.76 and 26,730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,593.28, 62,933.76 and 26,730 is: 36,896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,593.28 : 62,933.76 = 26,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,593.28/62,933.76 = 26,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,593.28x = 62,933.76 × 26,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,593.28x = 1,682,219,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,219,404.80/45,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,896.21

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