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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,366.46, 62,613.94 and 26,243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,366.46, 62,613.94 and 26,243.98 is: 36,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,366.46 : 62,613.94 = 26,243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,366.46/62,613.94 = 26,243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,366.46x = 62,613.94 × 26,243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,366.46x = 1,643,238,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,238,989.08/45,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,221.45

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