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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,445.30, 62,713.92 and 26,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,445.30, 62,713.92 and 26,327.68 is: 36,331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,445.30 : 62,713.92 = 26,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,445.30/62,713.92 = 26,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,445.30x = 62,713.92 × 26,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,445.30x = 1,651,112,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,112,017.31/45,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,331.85

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