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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.06, 62,158.77 and 26,897.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.06, 62,158.77 and 26,897.26 is: 37,112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.06 : 62,158.77 = 26,897.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.06/62,158.77 = 26,897.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.06x = 62,158.77 × 26,897.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.06x = 1,671,900,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,900,597.97/45,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,112.06

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