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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,373.91, 62,606.77 and 26,507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,373.91, 62,606.77 and 26,507.39 is: 36,574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,373.91 : 62,606.77 = 26,507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,373.91/62,606.77 = 26,507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,373.91x = 62,606.77 × 26,507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,373.91x = 1,659,541,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,541,689.73/45,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,574.80

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