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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.81, 62,551.04 and 26,462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,333.81, 62,551.04 and 26,462.43 is: 36,512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,333.81 : 62,551.04 = 26,462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,333.81/62,551.04 = 26,462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,333.81x = 62,551.04 × 26,462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,333.81x = 1,655,252,385.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,252,385.12/45,333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,512.54

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