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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,296.65, 62,509.81 and 26,430.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,296.65, 62,509.81 and 26,430.13 is: 36,473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,296.65 : 62,509.81 = 26,430.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,296.65/62,509.81 = 26,430.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,296.65x = 62,509.81 × 26,430.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,296.65x = 1,652,142,092.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,142,092.03/45,296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,473.83

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