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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,486.64, 62,767.40 and 26,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,486.64, 62,767.40 and 26,625.20 is: 36,740.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,486.64 : 62,767.40 = 26,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,486.64/62,767.40 = 26,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,486.64x = 62,767.40 × 26,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,486.64x = 1,671,194,578.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,194,578.48/45,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,740.34

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