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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,414.08, 62,678.96 and 26,547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,414.08, 62,678.96 and 26,547.56 is: 36,640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,414.08 : 62,678.96 = 26,547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,414.08/62,678.96 = 26,547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,414.08x = 62,678.96 × 26,547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,414.08x = 1,663,973,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,973,451.34/45,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,640.03

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