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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,447.76, 62,717.16 and 26,588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,447.76, 62,717.16 and 26,588.08 is: 36,691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,447.76 : 62,717.16 = 26,588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,447.76/62,717.16 = 26,588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,447.76x = 62,717.16 × 26,588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,447.76x = 1,667,528,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,528,867.45/45,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,691.11

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