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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,693.59, 63,053.24 and 26,573.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,693.59, 63,053.24 and 26,573.74 is: 36,669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,693.59 : 63,053.24 = 26,573.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,693.59/63,053.24 = 26,573.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,693.59x = 63,053.24 × 26,573.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,693.59x = 1,675,560,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,560,115.42/45,693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,669.48

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