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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,385.68, 62,622.96 and 26,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,385.68, 62,622.96 and 26,519.16 is: 36,591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,385.68 : 62,622.96 = 26,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,385.68/62,622.96 = 26,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,385.68x = 62,622.96 × 26,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,385.68x = 1,660,708,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,708,295.91/45,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,591.02

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