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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,611.28, 62,943.48 and 26,748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,611.28, 62,943.48 and 26,748.24 is: 36,912.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,611.28 : 62,943.48 = 26,748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,611.28/62,943.48 = 26,748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,611.28x = 62,943.48 × 26,748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,611.28x = 1,683,627,309.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,627,309.48/45,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,912.52

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