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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,558.66, 62,869.16 and 26,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,558.66, 62,869.16 and 26,437.46 is: 36,482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,558.66 : 62,869.16 = 26,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,558.66/62,869.16 = 26,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,558.66x = 62,869.16 × 26,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,558.66x = 1,662,100,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,100,902.73/45,558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,482.66

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