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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.52, 62,477.44 and 26,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.52, 62,477.44 and 26,407 is: 36,441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.52 : 62,477.44 = 26,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.52/62,477.44 = 26,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.52x = 62,477.44 × 26,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.52x = 1,649,841,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,841,758.08/45,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,441.65

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