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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,248.52, 62,449.74 and 26,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,248.52, 62,449.74 and 26,383.08 is: 36,412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,248.52 : 62,449.74 = 26,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,248.52/62,449.74 = 26,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,248.52x = 62,449.74 × 26,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,248.52x = 1,647,616,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,616,486.40/45,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,412.61

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