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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.92, 62,807.96 and 26,396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.92, 62,807.96 and 26,396.38 is: 36,427.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.92 : 62,807.96 = 26,396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.92/62,807.96 = 26,396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.92x = 62,807.96 × 26,396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.92x = 1,657,902,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,902,333.16/45,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,427.07

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