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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,235.28, 62,424.74 and 26,376.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,235.28, 62,424.74 and 26,376.05 is: 36,398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,235.28 : 62,424.74 = 26,376.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,235.28/62,424.74 = 26,376.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,235.28x = 62,424.74 × 26,376.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,235.28x = 1,646,518,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,518,063.48/45,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,398.98

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