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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,389.92, 62,636.07 and 26,266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,389.92, 62,636.07 and 26,266.63 is: 36,246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,389.92 : 62,636.07 = 26,266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,389.92/62,636.07 = 26,266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,389.92x = 62,636.07 × 26,266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,389.92x = 1,645,238,475.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,238,475.34/45,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.78

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