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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,406.08, 62,667.90 and 26,539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,406.08, 62,667.90 and 26,539.56 is: 36,628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,406.08 : 62,667.90 = 26,539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,406.08/62,667.90 = 26,539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,406.08x = 62,667.90 × 26,539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,406.08x = 1,663,178,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,178,492.12/45,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,628.98

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