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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,240.96, 62,419.68 and 26,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,240.96, 62,419.68 and 26,374.44 is: 36,389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,240.96 : 62,419.68 = 26,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,240.96/62,419.68 = 26,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,240.96x = 62,419.68 × 26,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,240.96x = 1,646,284,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,284,104.98/45,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.24

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