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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,083.97, 62,215.56 and 26,942.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,083.97, 62,215.56 and 26,942.99 is: 37,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,083.97 : 62,215.56 = 26,942.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,083.97/62,215.56 = 26,942.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,083.97x = 62,215.56 × 26,942.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,083.97x = 1,676,272,899.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,272,899.85/45,083.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,181.13

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