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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,245.52, 62,445.60 and 26,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,245.52, 62,445.60 and 26,380.08 is: 36,408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,245.52 : 62,445.60 = 26,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,245.52/62,445.60 = 26,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,245.52x = 62,445.60 × 26,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,245.52x = 1,647,319,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,319,923.65/45,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,408.46

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