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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,335.93, 62,545.67 and 26,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,335.93, 62,545.67 and 26,212.20 is: 36,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,335.93 : 62,545.67 = 26,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,335.93/62,545.67 = 26,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,335.93x = 62,545.67 × 26,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,335.93x = 1,639,459,480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,459,480.11/45,335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,162.48

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