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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,989.17, 63,450.79 and 26,855.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,989.17, 63,450.79 and 26,855.14 is: 37,051.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,989.17 : 63,450.79 = 26,855.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,989.17/63,450.79 = 26,855.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,989.17x = 63,450.79 × 26,855.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,989.17x = 1,703,979,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,979,555.66/45,989.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,051.76

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