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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,562.98, 62,878.47 and 26,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,562.98, 62,878.47 and 26,441.28 is: 36,489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,562.98 : 62,878.47 = 26,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,562.98/62,878.47 = 26,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,562.98x = 62,878.47 × 26,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,562.98x = 1,662,587,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,587,231.24/45,562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,489.87

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