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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,976, 63,446.96 and 26,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,976, 63,446.96 and 26,104 is: 36,023.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,976 : 63,446.96 = 26,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,976/63,446.96 = 26,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,976x = 63,446.96 × 26,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,976x = 1,656,219,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,219,443.84/45,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,023.57

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