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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,929.52, 63,382.72 and 26,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,929.52, 63,382.72 and 26,057.52 is: 35,959.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,929.52 : 63,382.72 = 26,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,929.52/63,382.72 = 26,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,929.52x = 63,382.72 × 26,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,929.52x = 1,651,596,494.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,596,494.05/45,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,959.37

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