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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,439.68, 62,716.08 and 26,581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,439.68, 62,716.08 and 26,581.44 is: 36,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,439.68 : 62,716.08 = 26,581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,439.68/62,716.08 = 26,581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,439.68x = 62,716.08 × 26,581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,439.68x = 1,667,083,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,083,717.56/45,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,687.84

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