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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.06, 62,157.39 and 26,896.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.06, 62,157.39 and 26,896.26 is: 37,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.06 : 62,157.39 = 26,896.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.06/62,157.39 = 26,896.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.06x = 62,157.39 × 26,896.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.06x = 1,671,801,011.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,801,011.57/45,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,110.68

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