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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,220.92, 62,393.58 and 26,351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,220.92, 62,393.58 and 26,351.16 is: 36,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,220.92 : 62,393.58 = 26,351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,220.92/62,393.58 = 26,351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,220.92x = 62,393.58 × 26,351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,220.92x = 1,644,143,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,143,209.55/45,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,358.02

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