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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,408.54, 62,663.31 and 26,542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,408.54, 62,663.31 and 26,542.02 is: 36,627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,408.54 : 62,663.31 = 26,542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,408.54/62,663.31 = 26,542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,408.54x = 62,663.31 × 26,542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,408.54x = 1,663,210,827.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,210,827.29/45,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,627.71

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