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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,635.76, 62,947.80 and 26,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,635.76, 62,947.80 and 26,759.52 is: 36,910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,635.76 : 62,947.80 = 26,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,635.76/62,947.80 = 26,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,635.76x = 62,947.80 × 26,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,635.76x = 1,684,452,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,452,913.06/45,635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,910.81

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