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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,513.92, 62,809.34 and 26,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,513.92, 62,809.34 and 26,397.38 is: 36,428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,513.92 : 62,809.34 = 26,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,513.92/62,809.34 = 26,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,513.92x = 62,809.34 × 26,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,513.92x = 1,658,001,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,001,569.50/45,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,428.45

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