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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,379.53, 62,614.58 and 26,513.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,379.53, 62,614.58 and 26,513.01 is: 36,582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,379.53 : 62,614.58 = 26,513.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,379.53/62,614.58 = 26,513.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,379.53x = 62,614.58 × 26,513.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,379.53x = 1,660,100,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,100,853.12/45,379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,582.59

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