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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,778.84, 63,173.73 and 26,917.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,778.84, 63,173.73 and 26,917.18 is: 37,145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,778.84 : 63,173.73 = 26,917.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,778.84/63,173.73 = 26,917.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,778.84x = 63,173.73 × 26,917.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,778.84x = 1,700,458,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,458,661.68/45,778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,145.08

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