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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,624.09, 62,958.96 and 26,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,624.09, 62,958.96 and 26,760 is: 36,927.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,624.09 : 62,958.96 = 26,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,624.09/62,958.96 = 26,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,624.09x = 62,958.96 × 26,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,624.09x = 1,684,781,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,781,769.60/45,624.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,927.46

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