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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,806.72, 63,182.43 and 26,943.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,806.72, 63,182.43 and 26,943.84 is: 37,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,806.72 : 63,182.43 = 26,943.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,806.72/63,182.43 = 26,943.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,806.72x = 63,182.43 × 26,943.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,806.72x = 1,702,377,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,377,284.73/45,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,164.36

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