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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,024.06, 62,140.08 and 26,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,024.06, 62,140.08 and 26,876.82 is: 37,094.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,024.06 : 62,140.08 = 26,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,024.06/62,140.08 = 26,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,024.06x = 62,140.08 × 26,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,024.06x = 1,670,127,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,127,744.95/45,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,094.12

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