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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,991.50, 63,468.27 and 26,119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,991.50, 63,468.27 and 26,119.50 is: 36,044.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,991.50 : 63,468.27 = 26,119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,991.50/63,468.27 = 26,119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,991.50x = 63,468.27 × 26,119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,991.50x = 1,657,759,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,759,478.27/45,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,044.91

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