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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,380.13, 62,619.44 and 26,256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,380.13, 62,619.44 and 26,256.93 is: 36,231.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,380.13 : 62,619.44 = 26,256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,380.13/62,619.44 = 26,256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,380.13x = 62,619.44 × 26,256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,380.13x = 1,644,194,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,194,121.43/45,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,231.59

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