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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,589.51, 62,924.02 and 26,732.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,589.51, 62,924.02 and 26,732.71 is: 36,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,589.51 : 62,924.02 = 26,732.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,589.51/62,924.02 = 26,732.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,589.51x = 62,924.02 × 26,732.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,589.51x = 1,682,129,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,129,740.89/45,589.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,897.30

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