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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,973, 63,442.80 and 26,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,973, 63,442.80 and 26,101 is: 36,019.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,973 : 63,442.80 = 26,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,973/63,442.80 = 26,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,973x = 63,442.80 × 26,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,973x = 1,655,920,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,920,522.80/45,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,019.41

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