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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.16, 62,815.04 and 26,404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.16, 62,815.04 and 26,404.16 is: 36,442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.16 : 62,815.04 = 26,404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.16/62,815.04 = 26,404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.16x = 62,815.04 × 26,404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.16x = 1,658,578,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,578,366.57/45,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,442.53

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