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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,435.53, 62,704.43 and 26,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,435.53, 62,704.43 and 26,320.44 is: 36,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,435.53 : 62,704.43 = 26,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,435.53/62,704.43 = 26,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,435.53x = 62,704.43 × 26,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,435.53x = 1,650,408,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,408,389.79/45,435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,324.18

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