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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.51, 62,926.78 and 26,734.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.51, 62,926.78 and 26,734.71 is: 36,900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.51 : 62,926.78 = 26,734.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.51/62,926.78 = 26,734.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.51x = 62,926.78 × 26,734.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.51x = 1,682,329,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,329,214.53/45,591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,900.05

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