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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,233.84, 62,421.50 and 26,112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,233.84, 62,421.50 and 26,112.97 is: 36,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,233.84 : 62,421.50 = 26,112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,233.84/62,421.50 = 26,112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,233.84x = 62,421.50 × 26,112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,233.84x = 1,630,010,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,010,470.24/45,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,035.20

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