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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,225.09, 62,414.42 and 26,363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,225.09, 62,414.42 and 26,363.43 is: 36,383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,225.09 : 62,414.42 = 26,363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,225.09/62,414.42 = 26,363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,225.09x = 62,414.42 × 26,363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,225.09x = 1,645,458,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,458,060.84/45,225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,383.74

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