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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,072.63, 62,205.66 and 26,209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,072.63, 62,205.66 and 26,209.76 is: 36,172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,072.63 : 62,205.66 = 26,209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,072.63/62,205.66 = 26,209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,072.63x = 62,205.66 × 26,209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,072.63x = 1,630,395,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,395,108.21/45,072.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,172.62

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