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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,444.23, 62,696.79 and 26,313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,444.23, 62,696.79 and 26,313.56 is: 36,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,444.23 : 62,696.79 = 26,313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,444.23/62,696.79 = 26,313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,444.23x = 62,696.79 × 26,313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,444.23x = 1,649,775,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,775,431.99/45,444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,303.30

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