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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.53, 62,611.81 and 26,511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.53, 62,611.81 and 26,511.01 is: 36,579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.53 : 62,611.81 = 26,511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.53/62,611.81 = 26,511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.53x = 62,611.81 × 26,511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.53x = 1,659,902,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,902,321.03/45,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,579.83

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