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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,579.72, 62,913.21 and 26,463.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,579.72, 62,913.21 and 26,463.78 is: 36,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,579.72 : 62,913.21 = 26,463.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,579.72/62,913.21 = 26,463.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,579.72x = 62,913.21 × 26,463.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,579.72x = 1,664,921,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,921,348.53/45,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,527.68

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