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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,825.72, 63,236.50 and 26,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,825.72, 63,236.50 and 26,959.20 is: 37,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,825.72 : 63,236.50 = 26,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,825.72/63,236.50 = 26,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,825.72x = 63,236.50 × 26,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,825.72x = 1,704,805,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,805,450.80/45,825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,201.93

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