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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,539.28, 62,849.52 and 26,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,539.28, 62,849.52 and 26,676 is: 36,815.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,539.28 : 62,849.52 = 26,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,539.28/62,849.52 = 26,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,539.28x = 62,849.52 × 26,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,539.28x = 1,676,573,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,573,795.52/45,539.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,815.99

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