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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,710.99, 63,094.57 and 26,595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,710.99, 63,094.57 and 26,595.26 is: 36,709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,710.99 : 63,094.57 = 26,595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,710.99/63,094.57 = 26,595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,710.99x = 63,094.57 × 26,595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,710.99x = 1,678,016,111.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,016,111.78/45,710.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,709.25

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