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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.38, 62,112.95 and 26,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.38, 62,112.95 and 26,147.72 is: 36,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.38 : 62,112.95 = 26,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.38/62,112.95 = 26,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.38x = 62,112.95 × 26,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.38x = 1,624,111,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,111,583.67/45,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,083.85

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