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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,663.46, 62,998.97 and 26,542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,663.46, 62,998.97 and 26,542.25 is: 36,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,663.46 : 62,998.97 = 26,542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,663.46/62,998.97 = 26,542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,663.46x = 62,998.97 × 26,542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,663.46x = 1,672,134,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,134,411.48/45,663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,618.65

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