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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,407.69, 62,661.63 and 26,288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,407.69, 62,661.63 and 26,288.28 is: 36,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,407.69 : 62,661.63 = 26,288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,407.69/62,661.63 = 26,288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,407.69x = 62,661.63 × 26,288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,407.69x = 1,647,266,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,266,474.70/45,407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,277.26

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