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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.13, 62,876.70 and 26,438.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.13, 62,876.70 and 26,438.81 is: 36,479.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.13 : 62,876.70 = 26,438.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.13/62,876.70 = 26,438.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.13x = 62,876.70 × 26,438.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.13x = 1,662,385,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,385,124.73/45,570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,479.71

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