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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,373.07, 62,607.66 and 26,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,373.07, 62,607.66 and 26,251.29 is: 36,222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,373.07 : 62,607.66 = 26,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,373.07/62,607.66 = 26,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,373.07x = 62,607.66 × 26,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,373.07x = 1,643,531,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,531,814.27/45,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,222.62

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