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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,233.60, 62,421.28 and 26,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,233.60, 62,421.28 and 26,369.52 is: 36,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,233.60 : 62,421.28 = 26,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,233.60/62,421.28 = 26,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,233.60x = 62,421.28 × 26,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,233.60x = 1,646,019,191.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,019,191.39/45,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.30

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