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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,993.75, 63,457.09 and 26,859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,993.75, 63,457.09 and 26,859.72 is: 37,058.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,993.75 : 63,457.09 = 26,859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,993.75/63,457.09 = 26,859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,993.75x = 63,457.09 × 26,859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,993.75x = 1,704,439,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,439,669.41/45,993.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,058.07

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