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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,977.72, 63,449.16 and 26,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,977.72, 63,449.16 and 26,870.72 is: 37,081.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,977.72 : 63,449.16 = 26,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,977.72/63,449.16 = 26,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,977.72x = 63,449.16 × 26,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,977.72x = 1,704,924,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,924,612.60/45,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,081.54

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