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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,655.94, 62,993.68 and 26,789.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,655.94, 62,993.68 and 26,789.42 is: 36,962.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,655.94 : 62,993.68 = 26,789.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,655.94/62,993.68 = 26,789.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,655.94x = 62,993.68 × 26,789.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,655.94x = 1,687,564,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,564,150.87/45,655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,962.64

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