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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,569.05, 62,885.84 and 26,453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,569.05, 62,885.84 and 26,453.25 is: 36,505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,569.05 : 62,885.84 = 26,453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,569.05/62,885.84 = 26,453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,569.05x = 62,885.84 × 26,453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,569.05x = 1,663,534,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,534,702.24/45,569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,505.80

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