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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,635.17, 62,975.08 and 26,516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,635.17, 62,975.08 and 26,516.54 is: 36,591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,635.17 : 62,975.08 = 26,516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,635.17/62,975.08 = 26,516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,635.17x = 62,975.08 × 26,516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,635.17x = 1,669,881,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,881,095.24/45,635.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,591.98

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