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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,386.67, 62,624.34 and 26,520.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,386.67, 62,624.34 and 26,520.15 is: 36,592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,386.67 : 62,624.34 = 26,520.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,386.67/62,624.34 = 26,520.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,386.67x = 62,624.34 × 26,520.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,386.67x = 1,660,806,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,806,890.45/45,386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,592.39

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