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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,443.81, 62,717.32 and 26,596.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,443.81, 62,717.32 and 26,596.73 is: 36,706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,443.81 : 62,717.32 = 26,596.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,443.81/62,717.32 = 26,596.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,443.81x = 62,717.32 × 26,596.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,443.81x = 1,668,075,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,075,816.40/45,443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,706.34

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