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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,983.99, 63,455.86 and 26,865.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,983.99, 63,455.86 and 26,865.54 is: 37,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,983.99 : 63,455.86 = 26,865.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,983.99/63,455.86 = 26,865.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,983.99x = 63,455.86 × 26,865.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,983.99x = 1,704,775,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,775,978.65/45,983.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,073.25

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