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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,996, 63,474.54 and 26,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,996, 63,474.54 and 26,124 is: 36,051.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,996 : 63,474.54 = 26,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,996/63,474.54 = 26,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,996x = 63,474.54 × 26,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,996x = 1,658,208,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,208,882.96/45,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,051.15

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