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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,869.09, 63,298.58 and 26,759.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,869.09, 63,298.58 and 26,759.98 is: 36,928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,869.09 : 63,298.58 = 26,759.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,869.09/63,298.58 = 26,759.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,869.09x = 63,298.58 × 26,759.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,869.09x = 1,693,868,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,868,643.48/45,869.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,928.32

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