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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,364.08, 62,582.04 and 26,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,364.08, 62,582.04 and 26,490 is: 36,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,364.08 : 62,582.04 = 26,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,364.08/62,582.04 = 26,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,364.08x = 62,582.04 × 26,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,364.08x = 1,657,798,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,798,239.60/45,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,544.29

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