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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,647.32, 62,993.34 and 26,530.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,647.32, 62,993.34 and 26,530.84 is: 36,612.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,647.32 : 62,993.34 = 26,530.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,647.32/62,993.34 = 26,530.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,647.32x = 62,993.34 × 26,530.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,647.32x = 1,671,266,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,266,224.61/45,647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,612.58

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