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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,607.23, 62,948.48 and 26,750.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,607.23, 62,948.48 and 26,750.43 is: 36,921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,607.23 : 62,948.48 = 26,750.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,607.23/62,948.48 = 26,750.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,607.23x = 62,948.48 × 26,750.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,607.23x = 1,683,898,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,898,774.09/45,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,921.75

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