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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,554.24, 62,868.96 and 26,441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,554.24, 62,868.96 and 26,441.12 is: 36,491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,554.24 : 62,868.96 = 26,441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,554.24/62,868.96 = 26,441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,554.24x = 62,868.96 × 26,441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,554.24x = 1,662,325,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,325,715.64/45,554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,491.13

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