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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,366.08, 62,584.80 and 26,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,366.08, 62,584.80 and 26,492 is: 36,547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,366.08 : 62,584.80 = 26,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,366.08/62,584.80 = 26,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,366.08x = 62,584.80 × 26,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,366.08x = 1,657,996,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,996,521.60/45,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,547.05

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