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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,622.39, 62,960.69 and 26,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,622.39, 62,960.69 and 26,241.26 is: 36,213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,622.39 : 62,960.69 = 26,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,622.39/62,960.69 = 26,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,622.39x = 62,960.69 × 26,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,622.39x = 1,652,167,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,167,704.86/45,622.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,213.97

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