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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,969.14, 63,437.64 and 26,862.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,969.14, 63,437.64 and 26,862.46 is: 37,070.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,969.14 : 63,437.64 = 26,862.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,969.14/63,437.64 = 26,862.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,969.14x = 63,437.64 × 26,862.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,969.14x = 1,704,091,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,091,066.99/45,969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,070.33

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