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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.96, 62,183.82 and 26,202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.96, 62,183.82 and 26,202.36 is: 36,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.96 : 62,183.82 = 26,202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.96/62,183.82 = 26,202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.96x = 62,183.82 × 26,202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.96x = 1,629,362,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,362,837.82/45,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,156.67

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