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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,369.78, 62,601.12 and 26,503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,369.78, 62,601.12 and 26,503.26 is: 36,569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,369.78 : 62,601.12 = 26,503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,369.78/62,601.12 = 26,503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,369.78x = 62,601.12 × 26,503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,369.78x = 1,659,133,759.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,133,759.65/45,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,569.14

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