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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,284.43, 62,499.96 and 26,421.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,284.43, 62,499.96 and 26,421.51 is: 36,466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,284.43 : 62,499.96 = 26,421.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,284.43/62,499.96 = 26,421.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,284.43x = 62,499.96 × 26,421.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,284.43x = 1,651,343,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,343,318.14/45,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,466.03

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