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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,655.79, 63,011.25 and 26,274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,655.79, 63,011.25 and 26,274.30 is: 36,262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,655.79 : 63,011.25 = 26,274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,655.79/63,011.25 = 26,274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,655.79x = 63,011.25 × 26,274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,655.79x = 1,655,576,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,576,485.88/45,655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,262.14

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