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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,244.22, 62,437.08 and 26,384.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,244.22, 62,437.08 and 26,384.99 is: 36,411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,244.22 : 62,437.08 = 26,384.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,244.22/62,437.08 = 26,384.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,244.22x = 62,437.08 × 26,384.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,244.22x = 1,647,401,731.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,401,731.43/45,244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,411.32

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