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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,659.12, 63,017.88 and 26,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,659.12, 63,017.88 and 26,541.52 is: 36,632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,659.12 : 63,017.88 = 26,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,659.12/63,017.88 = 26,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,659.12x = 63,017.88 × 26,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,659.12x = 1,672,590,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,590,322.38/45,659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,632.12

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