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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,007.38, 62,089.50 and 26,140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,007.38, 62,089.50 and 26,140.86 is: 36,062.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,007.38 : 62,089.50 = 26,140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,007.38/62,089.50 = 26,140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,007.38x = 62,089.50 × 26,140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,007.38x = 1,623,072,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,072,926.97/45,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,062.37

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