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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,380.53, 62,615.94 and 26,514.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,380.53, 62,615.94 and 26,514.01 is: 36,583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,380.53 : 62,615.94 = 26,514.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,380.53/62,615.94 = 26,514.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,380.53x = 62,615.94 × 26,514.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,380.53x = 1,660,199,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,199,659.32/45,380.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,583.96

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