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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,573.97, 62,897.82 and 26,449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,573.97, 62,897.82 and 26,449.64 is: 36,503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,573.97 : 62,897.82 = 26,449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,573.97/62,897.82 = 26,449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,573.97x = 62,897.82 × 26,449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,573.97x = 1,663,624,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,624,517.98/45,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,503.83

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