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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,252.76, 62,454.92 and 26,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,252.76, 62,454.92 and 26,402.44 is: 36,438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,252.76 : 62,454.92 = 26,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,252.76/62,454.92 = 26,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,252.76x = 62,454.92 × 26,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,252.76x = 1,648,962,278.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,962,278.00/45,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,438.93

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