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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.32, 62,399.16 and 26,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.32, 62,399.16 and 26,347.44 is: 36,361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.32 : 62,399.16 = 26,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.32/62,399.16 = 26,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.32x = 62,399.16 × 26,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.32x = 1,644,058,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,058,124.15/45,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,361.45

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