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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,395.59, 62,644.77 and 26,272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,395.59, 62,644.77 and 26,272.72 is: 36,255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,395.59 : 62,644.77 = 26,272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,395.59/62,644.77 = 26,272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,395.59x = 62,644.77 × 26,272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,395.59x = 1,645,848,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,848,501.67/45,395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,255.69

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