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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,213.23, 62,381.31 and 26,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,213.23, 62,381.31 and 26,091.56 is: 35,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,213.23 : 62,381.31 = 26,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,213.23/62,381.31 = 26,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,213.23x = 62,381.31 × 26,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,213.23x = 1,627,625,692.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,625,692.74/45,213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,998.88

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