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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,392.57, 62,637.35 and 26,268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,392.57, 62,637.35 and 26,268.55 is: 36,248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,392.57 : 62,637.35 = 26,268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,392.57/62,637.35 = 26,268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,392.57x = 62,637.35 × 26,268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,392.57x = 1,645,392,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,392,269.42/45,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,248.05

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