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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,385.71, 62,628.56 and 26,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,385.71, 62,628.56 and 26,266.89 is: 36,246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,385.71 : 62,628.56 = 26,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,385.71/62,628.56 = 26,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,385.71x = 62,628.56 × 26,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,385.71x = 1,645,057,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,057,496.38/45,385.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.16

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