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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.36, 62,116.04 and 26,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.36, 62,116.04 and 26,152.40 is: 36,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.36 : 62,116.04 = 26,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.36/62,116.04 = 26,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.36x = 62,116.04 × 26,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.36x = 1,624,483,524.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,483,524.50/45,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,092.13

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