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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.39, 62,962.07 and 26,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.39, 62,962.07 and 26,242.26 is: 36,215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.39 : 62,962.07 = 26,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.39/62,962.07 = 26,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.39x = 62,962.07 × 26,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.39x = 1,652,267,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,267,011.08/45,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,215.35

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