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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,977.92, 63,447.50 and 26,859.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,977.92, 63,447.50 and 26,859.46 is: 37,064.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,977.92 : 63,447.50 = 26,859.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,977.92/63,447.50 = 26,859.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,977.92x = 63,447.50 × 26,859.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,977.92x = 1,704,165,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,165,441.89/45,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,064.87

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