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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,409.19, 62,663.71 and 26,289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,409.19, 62,663.71 and 26,289.77 is: 36,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,409.19 : 62,663.71 = 26,289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,409.19/62,663.71 = 26,289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,409.19x = 62,663.71 × 26,289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,409.19x = 1,647,414,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,414,523.25/45,409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,279.32

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