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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,358.76, 62,590.86 and 26,235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,358.76, 62,590.86 and 26,235.48 is: 36,202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,358.76 : 62,590.86 = 26,235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,358.76/62,590.86 = 26,235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,358.76x = 62,590.86 × 26,235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,358.76x = 1,642,101,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,101,255.71/45,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,202.52

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