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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,552.48, 62,863.98 and 26,430.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,552.48, 62,863.98 and 26,430.78 is: 36,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,552.48 : 62,863.98 = 26,430.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,552.48/62,863.98 = 26,430.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,552.48x = 62,863.98 × 26,430.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,552.48x = 1,661,544,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,544,025.30/45,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,475.38

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