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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,974, 63,444.18 and 26,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,974, 63,444.18 and 26,102 is: 36,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,974 : 63,444.18 = 26,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,974/63,444.18 = 26,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,974x = 63,444.18 × 26,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,974x = 1,656,019,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,019,986.36/45,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,020.79

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