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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,426.59, 62,697.74 and 26,309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,426.59, 62,697.74 and 26,309.51 is: 36,312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,426.59 : 62,697.74 = 26,309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,426.59/62,697.74 = 26,309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,426.59x = 62,697.74 × 26,309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,426.59x = 1,649,546,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,546,372.47/45,426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,312.36

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