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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.91, 62,384.05 and 26,093.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.91, 62,384.05 and 26,093.34 is: 36,001.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.91 : 62,384.05 = 26,093.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.91/62,384.05 = 26,093.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.91x = 62,384.05 × 26,093.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.91x = 1,627,808,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,808,227.23/45,214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,001.58

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