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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,705.02, 63,073.41 and 26,842.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,705.02, 63,073.41 and 26,842.46 is: 37,042.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,705.02 : 63,073.41 = 26,842.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,705.02/63,073.41 = 26,842.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,705.02x = 63,073.41 × 26,842.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,705.02x = 1,693,045,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,045,484.99/45,705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,042.88

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