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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,440.68, 62,707.54 and 26,323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,440.68, 62,707.54 and 26,323.06 is: 36,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,440.68 : 62,707.54 = 26,323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,440.68/62,707.54 = 26,323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,440.68x = 62,707.54 × 26,323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,440.68x = 1,650,653,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,653,892.72/45,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,325.47

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