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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.39, 62,964.83 and 26,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.39, 62,964.83 and 26,244.26 is: 36,218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.39 : 62,964.83 = 26,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.39/62,964.83 = 26,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.39x = 62,964.83 × 26,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.39x = 1,652,465,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,465,369.38/45,625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.11

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