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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,358.67, 62,585.82 and 26,492.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,358.67, 62,585.82 and 26,492.15 is: 36,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,358.67 : 62,585.82 = 26,492.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,358.67/62,585.82 = 26,492.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,358.67x = 62,585.82 × 26,492.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,358.67x = 1,658,033,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,033,087.78/45,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,553.83

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