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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,794.81, 63,185.91 and 26,662.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,794.81, 63,185.91 and 26,662.82 is: 36,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,794.81 : 63,185.91 = 26,662.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,794.81/63,185.91 = 26,662.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,794.81x = 63,185.91 × 26,662.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,794.81x = 1,684,714,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,714,128.95/45,794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,788.32

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