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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,947.16, 63,396 and 26,821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,947.16, 63,396 and 26,821.44 is: 37,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,947.16 : 63,396 = 26,821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,947.16/63,396 = 26,821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,947.16x = 63,396 × 26,821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,947.16x = 1,700,372,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,372,010.24/45,947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,007.12

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