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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,724.96, 63,111.44 and 26,872.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,724.96, 63,111.44 and 26,872.48 is: 37,090.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,724.96 : 63,111.44 = 26,872.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,724.96/63,111.44 = 26,872.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,724.96x = 63,111.44 × 26,872.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,724.96x = 1,695,960,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,960,909.17/45,724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,090.48

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