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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,995, 63,473.16 and 26,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,995, 63,473.16 and 26,123 is: 36,049.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,995 : 63,473.16 = 26,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,995/63,473.16 = 26,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,995x = 63,473.16 × 26,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,995x = 1,658,109,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,109,358.68/45,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.77

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