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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,888, 63,325.44 and 26,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,888, 63,325.44 and 26,016 is: 35,902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,888 : 63,325.44 = 26,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,888/63,325.44 = 26,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,888x = 63,325.44 × 26,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,888x = 1,647,474,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,474,647.04/45,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,902.08

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