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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,220.59, 62,408.21 and 26,358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,220.59, 62,408.21 and 26,358.93 is: 36,377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,220.59 : 62,408.21 = 26,358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,220.59/62,408.21 = 26,358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,220.59x = 62,408.21 × 26,358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,220.59x = 1,645,013,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,013,507.02/45,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,377.53

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