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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.16, 62,556.08 and 26,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,333.16, 62,556.08 and 26,214.16 is: 36,173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333.16 : 62,556.08 = 26,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333.16/62,556.08 = 26,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333.16x = 62,556.08 × 26,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333.16x = 1,639,855,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,855,090.09/45,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,173.41

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