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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.43, 62,512.38 and 26,430.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.43, 62,512.38 and 26,430.51 is: 36,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.43 : 62,512.38 = 26,430.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.43/62,512.38 = 26,430.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.43x = 62,512.38 × 26,430.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.43x = 1,652,234,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,234,084.71/45,293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,478.45

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