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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,117, 62,261.46 and 26,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,117, 62,261.46 and 26,266.68 is: 36,248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,117 : 62,261.46 = 26,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,117/62,261.46 = 26,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,117x = 62,261.46 × 26,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,117x = 1,635,401,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,401,846.15/45,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,248.02

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