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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,406.19, 62,659.57 and 26,286.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,406.19, 62,659.57 and 26,286.77 is: 36,275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,406.19 : 62,659.57 = 26,286.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,406.19/62,659.57 = 26,286.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,406.19x = 62,659.57 × 26,286.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,406.19x = 1,647,117,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,117,778.27/45,406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,275.18

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