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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.94, 62,113.72 and 26,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.94, 62,113.72 and 26,148.28 is: 36,084.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.94 : 62,113.72 = 26,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.94/62,113.72 = 26,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.94x = 62,113.72 × 26,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.94x = 1,624,166,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,166,942.40/45,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,084.63

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