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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,456.39, 62,734.68 and 26,609.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,456.39, 62,734.68 and 26,609.31 is: 36,723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,456.39 : 62,734.68 = 26,609.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,456.39/62,734.68 = 26,609.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,456.39x = 62,734.68 × 26,609.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,456.39x = 1,669,326,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,326,547.87/45,456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,723.69

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