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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,376.03, 62,609.74 and 26,509.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,376.03, 62,609.74 and 26,509.51 is: 36,577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,376.03 : 62,609.74 = 26,509.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,376.03/62,609.74 = 26,509.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,376.03x = 62,609.74 × 26,509.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,376.03x = 1,659,753,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,753,528.63/45,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,577.76

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