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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,832, 63,238.56 and 26,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,832, 63,238.56 and 26,971.20 is: 37,214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,832 : 63,238.56 = 26,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,832/63,238.56 = 26,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,832x = 63,238.56 × 26,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,832x = 1,705,619,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,619,849.47/45,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,214.61

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