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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,813, 63,231.94 and 26,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,813, 63,231.94 and 26,695.92 is: 36,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,813 : 63,231.94 = 26,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,813/63,231.94 = 26,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,813x = 63,231.94 × 26,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,813x = 1,688,034,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,034,811.68/45,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,846.20

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