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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,443.65, 62,706.60 and 26,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,443.65, 62,706.60 and 26,323.18 is: 36,322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,443.65 : 62,706.60 = 26,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,443.65/62,706.60 = 26,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,443.65x = 62,706.60 × 26,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,443.65x = 1,650,637,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,637,118.99/45,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,322.72

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