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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.92, 62,404.26 and 26,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.92, 62,404.26 and 26,361.24 is: 36,382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.92 : 62,404.26 = 26,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.92/62,404.26 = 26,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.92x = 62,404.26 × 26,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.92x = 1,645,053,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,053,674.88/45,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.98

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