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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,233.76, 62,422.62 and 26,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,233.76, 62,422.62 and 26,367.24 is: 36,386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,233.76 : 62,422.62 = 26,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,233.76/62,422.62 = 26,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,233.76x = 62,422.62 × 26,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,233.76x = 1,645,912,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,912,202.97/45,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,386.81

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