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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,725.68, 63,114.72 and 26,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,725.68, 63,114.72 and 26,609.92 is: 36,729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,725.68 : 63,114.72 = 26,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,725.68/63,114.72 = 26,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,725.68x = 63,114.72 × 26,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,725.68x = 1,679,477,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,477,650.02/45,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,729.42

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