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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,990.76, 63,467.47 and 26,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,990.76, 63,467.47 and 26,871.63 is: 37,082.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,990.76 : 63,467.47 = 26,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,990.76/63,467.47 = 26,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,990.76x = 63,467.47 × 26,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,990.76x = 1,705,474,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,474,370.88/45,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,082.98

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