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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,883, 63,319.50 and 26,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,883, 63,319.50 and 26,011 is: 35,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,883 : 63,319.50 = 26,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,883/63,319.50 = 26,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,883x = 63,319.50 × 26,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,883x = 1,647,003,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,003,514.50/45,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,895.72

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