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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.72, 62,950.98 and 26,751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.72, 62,950.98 and 26,751.72 is: 36,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.72 : 62,950.98 = 26,751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.72/62,950.98 = 26,751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.72x = 62,950.98 × 26,751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.72x = 1,684,046,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,046,990.69/45,627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,908.42

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