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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,348.12, 62,570.70 and 26,476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,348.12, 62,570.70 and 26,476.68 is: 36,532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,348.12 : 62,570.70 = 26,476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,348.12/62,570.70 = 26,476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,348.12x = 62,570.70 × 26,476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,348.12x = 1,656,664,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,664,401.28/45,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,532.15

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