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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,213.45, 62,380.36 and 26,090.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,213.45, 62,380.36 and 26,090.71 is: 35,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,213.45 : 62,380.36 = 26,090.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,213.45/62,380.36 = 26,090.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,213.45x = 62,380.36 × 26,090.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,213.45x = 1,627,547,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,547,963.25/45,213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,996.99

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