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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,334.93, 62,544.29 and 26,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,334.93, 62,544.29 and 26,211.20 is: 36,161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,334.93 : 62,544.29 = 26,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,334.93/62,544.29 = 26,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,334.93x = 62,544.29 × 26,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,334.93x = 1,639,360,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,360,762.99/45,334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,161.10

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