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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,364.46, 62,611.18 and 26,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,364.46, 62,611.18 and 26,241.98 is: 36,218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,364.46 : 62,611.18 = 26,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,364.46/62,611.18 = 26,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,364.46x = 62,611.18 × 26,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,364.46x = 1,643,040,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,040,954.68/45,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.69

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