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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,828, 63,233.04 and 26,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,828, 63,233.04 and 26,967.20 is: 37,209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,828 : 63,233.04 = 26,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,828/63,233.04 = 26,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,828x = 63,233.04 × 26,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,828x = 1,705,218,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,218,036.29/45,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,209.09

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