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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,008.94, 62,112.34 and 26,147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,008.94, 62,112.34 and 26,147.28 is: 36,083.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,008.94 : 62,112.34 = 26,147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,008.94/62,112.34 = 26,147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,008.94x = 62,112.34 × 26,147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,008.94x = 1,624,068,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,068,745.44/45,008.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,083.25

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