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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,645.49, 62,979.98 and 26,513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,645.49, 62,979.98 and 26,513.90 is: 36,582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,645.49 : 62,979.98 = 26,513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,645.49/62,979.98 = 26,513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,645.49x = 62,979.98 × 26,513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,645.49x = 1,669,844,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,844,891.72/45,645.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,582.91

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