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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.64, 62,926.96 and 26,734.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.64, 62,926.96 and 26,734.84 is: 36,900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.64 : 62,926.96 = 26,734.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.64/62,926.96 = 26,734.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.64x = 62,926.96 × 26,734.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.64x = 1,682,341,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,341,854.35/45,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,900.23

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