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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975, 63,445.56 and 26,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975, 63,445.56 and 26,103 is: 36,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975 : 63,445.56 = 26,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975/63,445.56 = 26,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975x = 63,445.56 × 26,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975x = 1,656,119,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,119,452.68/45,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,022.17

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