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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,027.38, 62,135.97 and 26,163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,027.38, 62,135.97 and 26,163.02 is: 36,103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,027.38 : 62,135.97 = 26,163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,027.38/62,135.97 = 26,163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,027.38x = 62,135.97 × 26,163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,027.38x = 1,625,664,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,664,625.83/45,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,103.91

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