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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,472.88, 62,756.82 and 26,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,472.88, 62,756.82 and 26,610 is: 36,724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,472.88 : 62,756.82 = 26,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,472.88/62,756.82 = 26,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,472.88x = 62,756.82 × 26,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,472.88x = 1,669,958,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,958,980.20/45,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,724.29

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