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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,825.42, 63,233.82 and 26,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,825.42, 63,233.82 and 26,709.24 is: 36,855.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,825.42 : 63,233.82 = 26,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,825.42/63,233.82 = 26,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,825.42x = 63,233.82 × 26,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,825.42x = 1,688,927,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,927,274.50/45,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,855.69

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