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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,565.14, 62,879.94 and 26,702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,565.14, 62,879.94 and 26,702.28 is: 36,849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,565.14 : 62,879.94 = 26,702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,565.14/62,879.94 = 26,702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,565.14x = 62,879.94 × 26,702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,565.14x = 1,679,037,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,037,764.26/45,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,849.17

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