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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,619.28, 62,954.52 and 26,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,619.28, 62,954.52 and 26,756.24 is: 36,923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,619.28 : 62,954.52 = 26,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,619.28/62,954.52 = 26,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,619.28x = 62,954.52 × 26,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,619.28x = 1,684,426,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,426,246.20/45,619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,923.56

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