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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,962.94, 63,419.01 and 26,834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,962.94, 63,419.01 and 26,834.03 is: 37,025.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,962.94 : 63,419.01 = 26,834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,962.94/63,419.01 = 26,834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,962.94x = 63,419.01 × 26,834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,962.94x = 1,701,787,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,787,299.82/45,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,025.21

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