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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,357, 62,592.66 and 26,494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,357, 62,592.66 and 26,494.26 is: 36,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,357 : 62,592.66 = 26,494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,357/62,592.66 = 26,494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,357x = 62,592.66 × 26,494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,357x = 1,658,346,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,346,208.13/45,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,562.08

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