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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,449.64, 62,710.97 and 26,328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,449.64, 62,710.97 and 26,328.26 is: 36,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,449.64 : 62,710.97 = 26,328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,449.64/62,710.97 = 26,328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,449.64x = 62,710.97 × 26,328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,449.64x = 1,651,070,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,070,748.15/45,449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,327.48

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