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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,220.70, 62,391.93 and 26,354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,220.70, 62,391.93 and 26,354.18 is: 36,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,220.70 : 62,391.93 = 26,354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,220.70/62,391.93 = 26,354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,220.70x = 62,391.93 × 26,354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,220.70x = 1,644,288,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,288,153.77/45,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,361.40

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