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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,388.54, 62,637.06 and 26,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,388.54, 62,637.06 and 26,536.60 is: 36,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,388.54 : 62,637.06 = 26,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,388.54/62,637.06 = 26,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,388.54x = 62,637.06 × 26,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,388.54x = 1,662,174,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,174,606.40/45,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,621.02

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