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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,863.52, 63,286.02 and 26,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,863.52, 63,286.02 and 26,997 is: 37,252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,863.52 : 63,286.02 = 26,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,863.52/63,286.02 = 26,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,863.52x = 63,286.02 × 26,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,863.52x = 1,708,532,681.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,532,681.94/45,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,252.54

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