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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,022.17, 62,131.93 and 26,883.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,022.17, 62,131.93 and 26,883.54 is: 37,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,022.17 : 62,131.93 = 26,883.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,022.17/62,131.93 = 26,883.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,022.17x = 62,131.93 × 26,883.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,022.17x = 1,670,326,158.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,326,158.22/45,022.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,100.08

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