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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,696.64, 63,051.68 and 26,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,696.64, 63,051.68 and 26,822.72 is: 37,009.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,696.64 : 63,051.68 = 26,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,696.64/63,051.68 = 26,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,696.64x = 63,051.68 × 26,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,696.64x = 1,691,217,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,217,558.17/45,696.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,009.67

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