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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,904, 63,347.52 and 26,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,904, 63,347.52 and 26,032 is: 35,924.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,904 : 63,347.52 = 26,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,904/63,347.52 = 26,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,904x = 63,347.52 × 26,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,904x = 1,649,062,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,062,640.64/45,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,924.16

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