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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,415.70, 62,663.73 and 26,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,415.70, 62,663.73 and 26,544.18 is: 36,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,415.70 : 62,663.73 = 26,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,415.70/62,663.73 = 26,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,415.70x = 62,663.73 × 26,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,415.70x = 1,663,357,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,357,328.59/45,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,625.16

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