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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,407.94, 62,661.98 and 26,288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,407.94, 62,661.98 and 26,288.52 is: 36,277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,407.94 : 62,661.98 = 26,288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,407.94/62,661.98 = 26,288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,407.94x = 62,661.98 × 26,288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,407.94x = 1,647,290,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,290,714.47/45,407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,277.59

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