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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,983.97, 63,457.82 and 26,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,983.97, 63,457.82 and 26,876.88 is: 37,090.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,983.97 : 63,457.82 = 26,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,983.97/63,457.82 = 26,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,983.97x = 63,457.82 × 26,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,983.97x = 1,705,548,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,548,078.82/45,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,090.06

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