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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.26, 62,474.94 and 26,403.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.26, 62,474.94 and 26,403.38 is: 36,441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.26 : 62,474.94 = 26,403.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.26/62,474.94 = 26,403.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.26x = 62,474.94 × 26,403.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.26x = 1,649,549,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,549,581.30/45,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,441.04

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