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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,440.93, 62,707.88 and 26,323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,440.93, 62,707.88 and 26,323.31 is: 36,325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,440.93 : 62,707.88 = 26,323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,440.93/62,707.88 = 26,323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,440.93x = 62,707.88 × 26,323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,440.93x = 1,650,678,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,678,716.95/45,440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,325.82

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