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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,991, 63,467.64 and 26,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,991, 63,467.64 and 26,119 is: 36,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,991 : 63,467.64 = 26,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,991/63,467.64 = 26,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,991x = 63,467.64 × 26,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,991x = 1,657,711,289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,711,289.16/45,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,044.25

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