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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,379.63, 62,618.74 and 26,256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,379.63, 62,618.74 and 26,256.43 is: 36,230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,379.63 : 62,618.74 = 26,256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,379.63/62,618.74 = 26,256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,379.63x = 62,618.74 × 26,256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,379.63x = 1,644,144,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,144,563.50/45,379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,230.89

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