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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,001.76, 62,091.92 and 26,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,001.76, 62,091.92 and 26,127.52 is: 36,049.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,001.76 : 62,091.92 = 26,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,001.76/62,091.92 = 26,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,001.76x = 62,091.92 × 26,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,001.76x = 1,622,307,881.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,307,881.64/45,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.88

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