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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,390.04, 62,639.13 and 26,538.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,390.04, 62,639.13 and 26,538.10 is: 36,623.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,390.04 : 62,639.13 = 26,538.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,390.04/62,639.13 = 26,538.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,390.04x = 62,639.13 × 26,538.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,390.04x = 1,662,323,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,323,495.85/45,390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,623.09

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