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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,727.38, 63,097.52 and 26,605.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,727.38, 63,097.52 and 26,605.71 is: 36,712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,727.38 : 63,097.52 = 26,605.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,727.38/63,097.52 = 26,605.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,727.38x = 63,097.52 × 26,605.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,727.38x = 1,678,754,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,754,185.81/45,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,712.23

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