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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,406.89, 62,660.53 and 26,287.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,406.89, 62,660.53 and 26,287.47 is: 36,276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,406.89 : 62,660.53 = 26,287.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,406.89/62,660.53 = 26,287.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,406.89x = 62,660.53 × 26,287.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,406.89x = 1,647,186,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,186,802.56/45,406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,276.14

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