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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.26, 62,474.95 and 26,403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.26, 62,474.95 and 26,403.39 is: 36,441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.26 : 62,474.95 = 26,403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.26/62,474.95 = 26,403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.26x = 62,474.95 × 26,403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.26x = 1,649,550,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,550,470.08/45,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,441.06

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