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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,247.52, 62,448.36 and 26,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,247.52, 62,448.36 and 26,382.08 is: 36,411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,247.52 : 62,448.36 = 26,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,247.52/62,448.36 = 26,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,247.52x = 62,448.36 × 26,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,247.52x = 1,647,517,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,517,629.39/45,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,411.22

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