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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,076.20, 62,209.04 and 26,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,076.20, 62,209.04 and 26,212 is: 36,174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,076.20 : 62,209.04 = 26,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,076.20/62,209.04 = 26,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,076.20x = 62,209.04 × 26,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,076.20x = 1,630,623,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,623,356.48/45,076.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,174.82

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