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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,994, 63,471.78 and 26,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,994, 63,471.78 and 26,122 is: 36,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,994 : 63,471.78 = 26,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,994/63,471.78 = 26,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,994x = 63,471.78 × 26,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,994x = 1,658,009,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,009,837.16/45,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,048.39

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