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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,290.58, 62,508.40 and 26,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,290.58, 62,508.40 and 26,424.06 is: 36,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,290.58 : 62,508.40 = 26,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,290.58/62,508.40 = 26,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,290.58x = 62,508.40 × 26,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,290.58x = 1,651,725,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,725,712.10/45,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,469.52

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