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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,443.30, 62,711.16 and 26,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,443.30, 62,711.16 and 26,325.68 is: 36,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,443.30 : 62,711.16 = 26,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,443.30/62,711.16 = 26,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,443.30x = 62,711.16 × 26,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,443.30x = 1,650,913,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,913,930.59/45,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,329.09

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