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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,583, 62,907 and 26,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,583, 62,907 and 26,726.20 is: 36,883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,583 : 62,907 = 26,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,583/62,907 = 26,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,583x = 62,907 × 26,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,583x = 1,681,265,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,265,063.40/45,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,883.60

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