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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,406.69, 62,660.26 and 26,287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,406.69, 62,660.26 and 26,287.28 is: 36,275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,406.69 : 62,660.26 = 26,287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,406.69/62,660.26 = 26,287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,406.69x = 62,660.26 × 26,287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,406.69x = 1,647,167,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,167,354.76/45,406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,275.87

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