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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,238.96, 62,416.92 and 26,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,238.96, 62,416.92 and 26,372.44 is: 36,386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,238.96 : 62,416.92 = 26,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,238.96/62,416.92 = 26,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,238.96x = 62,416.92 × 26,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,238.96x = 1,646,086,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,086,477.68/45,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,386.48

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