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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.97, 62,887.98 and 26,454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.97, 62,887.98 and 26,454.52 is: 36,507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.97 : 62,887.98 = 26,454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.97/62,887.98 = 26,454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.97x = 62,887.98 × 26,454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.97x = 1,663,671,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,671,324.67/45,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,507.26

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