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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.98, 62,927.43 and 26,735.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.98, 62,927.43 and 26,735.18 is: 36,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.98 : 62,927.43 = 26,735.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.98/62,927.43 = 26,735.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.98x = 62,927.43 × 26,735.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.98x = 1,682,376,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,376,167.99/45,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,900.70

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