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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,371.08, 62,591.68 and 26,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,371.08, 62,591.68 and 26,497 is: 36,553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,371.08 : 62,591.68 = 26,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,371.08/62,591.68 = 26,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,371.08x = 62,591.68 × 26,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,371.08x = 1,658,491,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,491,744.96/45,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,553.94

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