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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,406.94, 62,660.60 and 26,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,406.94, 62,660.60 and 26,287.52 is: 36,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,406.94 : 62,660.60 = 26,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,406.94/62,660.60 = 26,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,406.94x = 62,660.60 × 26,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,406.94x = 1,647,191,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,191,899.50/45,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,276.21

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