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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.63, 62,806.38 and 26,395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.63, 62,806.38 and 26,395.82 is: 36,425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.63 : 62,806.38 = 26,395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.63/62,806.38 = 26,395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.63x = 62,806.38 × 26,395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.63x = 1,657,825,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,825,901.33/45,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,425.62

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