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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,582, 62,905.62 and 26,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,582, 62,905.62 and 26,725.20 is: 36,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,582 : 62,905.62 = 26,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,582/62,905.62 = 26,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,582x = 62,905.62 × 26,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,582x = 1,681,165,275.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,165,275.62/45,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,882.22

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