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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,827, 63,231.66 and 26,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,827, 63,231.66 and 26,966.20 is: 37,207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,827 : 63,231.66 = 26,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,827/63,231.66 = 26,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,827x = 63,231.66 × 26,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,827x = 1,705,117,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,117,589.89/45,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,207.71

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