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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,443.76, 62,711.64 and 26,584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,443.76, 62,711.64 and 26,584.08 is: 36,685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,443.76 : 62,711.64 = 26,584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,443.76/62,711.64 = 26,584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,443.76x = 62,711.64 × 26,584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,443.76x = 1,667,131,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,131,254.69/45,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,685.59

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