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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,661.46, 62,996.21 and 26,540.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,661.46, 62,996.21 and 26,540.25 is: 36,615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,661.46 : 62,996.21 = 26,540.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,661.46/62,996.21 = 26,540.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,661.46x = 62,996.21 × 26,540.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,661.46x = 1,671,935,162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,935,162.45/45,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,615.89

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