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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,221.13, 62,409.11 and 26,357.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,221.13, 62,409.11 and 26,357.85 is: 36,376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,221.13 : 62,409.11 = 26,357.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,221.13/62,409.11 = 26,357.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,221.13x = 62,409.11 × 26,357.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,221.13x = 1,644,969,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,969,828.22/45,221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,376.13

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