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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,927.76, 63,376.18 and 26,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,927.76, 63,376.18 and 26,809.20 is: 36,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,927.76 : 63,376.18 = 26,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,927.76/63,376.18 = 26,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,927.76x = 63,376.18 × 26,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,927.76x = 1,699,064,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,064,684.86/45,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,994.29

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