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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.48, 62,926.74 and 26,734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.48, 62,926.74 and 26,734.68 is: 36,900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.48 : 62,926.74 = 26,734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.48/62,926.74 = 26,734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.48x = 62,926.74 × 26,734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.48x = 1,682,326,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,326,257.34/45,591.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,900.01

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