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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,281.93, 62,496.51 and 26,419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,281.93, 62,496.51 and 26,419.01 is: 36,462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,281.93 : 62,496.51 = 26,419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,281.93/62,496.51 = 26,419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,281.93x = 62,496.51 × 26,419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,281.93x = 1,651,095,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,095,922.66/45,281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,462.58

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