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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,445.26, 62,713.71 and 26,585.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,445.26, 62,713.71 and 26,585.58 is: 36,687.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,445.26 : 62,713.71 = 26,585.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,445.26/62,713.71 = 26,585.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,445.26x = 62,713.71 × 26,585.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,445.26x = 1,667,280,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,280,354.30/45,445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,687.66

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