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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,607.24, 62,921.37 and 26,740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,607.24, 62,921.37 and 26,740.72 is: 36,892.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,607.24 : 62,921.37 = 26,740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,607.24/62,921.37 = 26,740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,607.24x = 62,921.37 × 26,740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,607.24x = 1,682,562,737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,562,737.19/45,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,892.45

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