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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.36, 62,887.50 and 26,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.36, 62,887.50 and 26,709.24 is: 36,858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.36 : 62,887.50 = 26,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.36/62,887.50 = 26,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.36x = 62,887.50 × 26,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.36x = 1,679,677,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,677,330.50/45,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,858.99

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