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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,984.97, 63,459.19 and 26,877.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,984.97, 63,459.19 and 26,877.88 is: 37,091.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,984.97 : 63,459.19 = 26,877.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,984.97/63,459.19 = 26,877.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,984.97x = 63,459.19 × 26,877.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,984.97x = 1,705,648,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,648,493.72/45,984.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,091.43

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