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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,759.56, 63,148.66 and 26,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,759.56, 63,148.66 and 26,897 is: 37,118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,759.56 : 63,148.66 = 26,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,759.56/63,148.66 = 26,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,759.56x = 63,148.66 × 26,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,759.56x = 1,698,509,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,509,508.02/45,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,118.13

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