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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,594.28, 62,935.14 and 26,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,594.28, 62,935.14 and 26,731 is: 36,897.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,594.28 : 62,935.14 = 26,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,594.28/62,935.14 = 26,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,594.28x = 62,935.14 × 26,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,594.28x = 1,682,319,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,319,227.34/45,594.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,897.59

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