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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,701.96, 63,042.40 and 26,835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,701.96, 63,042.40 and 26,835.44 is: 37,017.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,701.96 : 63,042.40 = 26,835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,701.96/63,042.40 = 26,835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,701.96x = 63,042.40 × 26,835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,701.96x = 1,691,770,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,770,542.66/45,701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,017.46

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