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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.60, 62,691.78 and 26,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.60, 62,691.78 and 26,307.04 is: 36,302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.60 : 62,691.78 = 26,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.60/62,691.78 = 26,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.60x = 62,691.78 × 26,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.60x = 1,649,235,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,235,164.13/45,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,302.30

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