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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,215.91, 62,385.43 and 26,094.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,215.91, 62,385.43 and 26,094.34 is: 36,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,215.91 : 62,385.43 = 26,094.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,215.91/62,385.43 = 26,094.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,215.91x = 62,385.43 × 26,094.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,215.91x = 1,627,906,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,906,621.47/45,215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,002.96

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