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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.73, 62,807.94 and 26,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.73, 62,807.94 and 26,396.46 is: 36,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.73 : 62,807.94 = 26,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.73/62,807.94 = 26,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.73x = 62,807.94 × 26,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.73x = 1,657,907,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,907,275.89/45,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,427.33

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