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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,221.63, 62,409.80 and 26,358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,221.63, 62,409.80 and 26,358.35 is: 36,376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,221.63 : 62,409.80 = 26,358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,221.63/62,409.80 = 26,358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,221.63x = 62,409.80 × 26,358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,221.63x = 1,645,019,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,019,220.04/45,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,376.82

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