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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,969, 63,437.28 and 26,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,969, 63,437.28 and 26,097 is: 36,013.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,969 : 63,437.28 = 26,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,969/63,437.28 = 26,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,969x = 63,437.28 × 26,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,969x = 1,655,522,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,522,696.16/45,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.89

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