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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.68, 62,542.56 and 26,209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,333.68, 62,542.56 and 26,209.95 is: 36,159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333.68 : 62,542.56 = 26,209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333.68/62,542.56 = 26,209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333.68x = 62,542.56 × 26,209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333.68x = 1,639,237,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,237,234.22/45,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,159.37

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