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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,113.28, 62,245.95 and 26,960.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,113.28, 62,245.95 and 26,960.58 is: 37,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,113.28 : 62,245.95 = 26,960.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,113.28/62,245.95 = 26,960.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,113.28x = 62,245.95 × 26,960.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,113.28x = 1,678,187,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,187,170.93/45,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,199.40

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