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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,394.59, 62,643.39 and 26,271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,394.59, 62,643.39 and 26,271.72 is: 36,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,394.59 : 62,643.39 = 26,271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,394.59/62,643.39 = 26,271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,394.59x = 62,643.39 × 26,271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,394.59x = 1,645,749,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,749,601.93/45,394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,254.31

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