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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,977.90, 63,457.36 and 26,859.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,977.90, 63,457.36 and 26,859.90 is: 37,071.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,977.90 : 63,457.36 = 26,859.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,977.90/63,457.36 = 26,859.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,977.90x = 63,457.36 × 26,859.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,977.90x = 1,704,458,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,458,514.68/45,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,071.26

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