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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,368.78, 62,584.92 and 26,961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,368.78, 62,584.92 and 26,961.46 is: 37,192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,368.78 : 62,584.92 = 26,961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,368.78/62,584.92 = 26,961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,368.78x = 62,584.92 × 26,961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,368.78x = 1,687,380,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,380,660.72/45,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,192.56

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