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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,646.32, 62,991.96 and 26,529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,646.32, 62,991.96 and 26,529.84 is: 36,611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,646.32 : 62,991.96 = 26,529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,646.32/62,991.96 = 26,529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,646.32x = 62,991.96 × 26,529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,646.32x = 1,671,166,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,166,620.09/45,646.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,611.20

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