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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,718.76, 63,086.09 and 26,604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,718.76, 63,086.09 and 26,604.72 is: 36,711.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,718.76 : 63,086.09 = 26,604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,718.76/63,086.09 = 26,604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,718.76x = 63,086.09 × 26,604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,718.76x = 1,678,387,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,387,627.32/45,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,711.13

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