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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,328.65, 62,549.88 and 26,209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,328.65, 62,549.88 and 26,209.65 is: 36,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,328.65 : 62,549.88 = 26,209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,328.65/62,549.88 = 26,209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,328.65x = 62,549.88 × 26,209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,328.65x = 1,639,410,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,410,462.34/45,328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,167.20

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