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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,421.58, 62,689.30 and 26,555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,421.58, 62,689.30 and 26,555.06 is: 36,650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,421.58 : 62,689.30 = 26,555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,421.58/62,689.30 = 26,555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,421.58x = 62,689.30 × 26,555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,421.58x = 1,664,718,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,718,122.86/45,421.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,650.38

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