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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,573.39, 62,904.47 and 26,457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,573.39, 62,904.47 and 26,457.45 is: 36,518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,573.39 : 62,904.47 = 26,457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,573.39/62,904.47 = 26,457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,573.39x = 62,904.47 × 26,457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,573.39x = 1,664,292,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,292,171.84/45,573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,518.95

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