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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,278.94, 62,488.89 and 26,422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,278.94, 62,488.89 and 26,422.14 is: 36,464.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,278.94 : 62,488.89 = 26,422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,278.94/62,488.89 = 26,422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,278.94x = 62,488.89 × 26,422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,278.94x = 1,651,090,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,090,200.02/45,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,464.86

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