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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,002.34, 62,107.02 and 26,138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,002.34, 62,107.02 and 26,138.25 is: 36,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,002.34 : 62,107.02 = 26,138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,002.34/62,107.02 = 26,138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,002.34x = 62,107.02 × 26,138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,002.34x = 1,623,368,815.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,368,815.52/45,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,072.99

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