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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,201, 62,377.38 and 26,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,201, 62,377.38 and 26,334.48 is: 36,341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,201 : 62,377.38 = 26,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,201/62,377.38 = 26,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,201x = 62,377.38 × 26,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,201x = 1,642,675,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,675,866.06/45,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,341.58

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