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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,040.21, 67,563.81 and 26,322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,040.21, 67,563.81 and 26,322.19 is: 39,485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,040.21 : 67,563.81 = 26,322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,040.21/67,563.81 = 26,322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,040.21x = 67,563.81 × 26,322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,040.21x = 1,778,427,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,427,443.94/45,040.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,485.33

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