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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,660.46, 62,994.83 and 26,539.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,660.46, 62,994.83 and 26,539.25 is: 36,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,660.46 : 62,994.83 = 26,539.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,660.46/62,994.83 = 26,539.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,660.46x = 62,994.83 × 26,539.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,660.46x = 1,671,835,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,835,131.73/45,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,614.51

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