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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.30, 62,530.02 and 26,444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.30, 62,530.02 and 26,444.78 is: 36,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.30 : 62,530.02 = 26,444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.30/62,530.02 = 26,444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.30x = 62,530.02 × 26,444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.30x = 1,653,592,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,592,622.30/45,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,494.05

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