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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,983.33, 63,459.93 and 26,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,983.33, 63,459.93 and 26,869.30 is: 37,081.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,983.33 : 63,459.93 = 26,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,983.33/63,459.93 = 26,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,983.33x = 63,459.93 × 26,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,983.33x = 1,705,123,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,123,897.15/45,983.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,081.35

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