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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,814.09, 63,227.09 and 26,954.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,814.09, 63,227.09 and 26,954.86 is: 37,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,814.09 : 63,227.09 = 26,954.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,814.09/63,227.09 = 26,954.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,814.09x = 63,227.09 × 26,954.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,814.09x = 1,704,277,359.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,277,359.16/45,814.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,199.85

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