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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,451.49, 62,722.45 and 26,333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,451.49, 62,722.45 and 26,333.87 is: 36,340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,451.49 : 62,722.45 = 26,333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,451.49/62,722.45 = 26,333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,451.49x = 62,722.45 × 26,333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,451.49x = 1,651,724,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,724,844.38/45,451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,340.39

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