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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,005.38, 62,086.74 and 26,138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,005.38, 62,086.74 and 26,138.86 is: 36,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,005.38 : 62,086.74 = 26,138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,005.38/62,086.74 = 26,138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,005.38x = 62,086.74 × 26,138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,005.38x = 1,622,876,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,876,604.72/45,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,059.61

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