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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,307.28, 62,524.44 and 26,440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,307.28, 62,524.44 and 26,440.72 is: 36,488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,307.28 : 62,524.44 = 26,440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,307.28/62,524.44 = 26,440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,307.28x = 62,524.44 × 26,440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,307.28x = 1,653,191,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,191,211.20/45,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,488.42

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