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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.39, 62,473.74 and 26,402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.39, 62,473.74 and 26,402.51 is: 36,439.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.39 : 62,473.74 = 26,402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.39/62,473.74 = 26,402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.39x = 62,473.74 × 26,402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.39x = 1,649,463,545.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,463,545.09/45,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,439.84

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