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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,365.08, 62,583.42 and 26,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,365.08, 62,583.42 and 26,491 is: 36,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,365.08 : 62,583.42 = 26,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,365.08/62,583.42 = 26,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,365.08x = 62,583.42 × 26,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,365.08x = 1,657,897,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,897,379.22/45,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,545.67

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