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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.62, 62,542.47 and 26,209.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,333.62, 62,542.47 and 26,209.87 is: 36,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333.62 : 62,542.47 = 26,209.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333.62/62,542.47 = 26,209.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333.62x = 62,542.47 × 26,209.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333.62x = 1,639,230,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,230,008.18/45,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,159.26

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