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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,737.38, 63,109.28 and 26,353.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,737.38, 63,109.28 and 26,353.27 is: 36,362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,737.38 : 63,109.28 = 26,353.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,737.38/63,109.28 = 26,353.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,737.38x = 63,109.28 × 26,353.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,737.38x = 1,663,135,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,135,536.89/45,737.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,362.72

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