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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,392.07, 62,636.66 and 26,268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,392.07, 62,636.66 and 26,268.05 is: 36,247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,392.07 : 62,636.66 = 26,268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,392.07/62,636.66 = 26,268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,392.07x = 62,636.66 × 26,268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,392.07x = 1,645,342,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,342,825.79/45,392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,247.36

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