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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.20, 62,734.72 and 26,624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.20, 62,734.72 and 26,624.08 is: 36,722.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.20 : 62,734.72 = 26,624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.20/62,734.72 = 26,624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.20x = 62,734.72 × 26,624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.20x = 1,670,254,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,254,204.06/45,483.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,722.44

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