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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,121.68, 62,277.93 and 26,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,121.68, 62,277.93 and 26,269.74 is: 36,258.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,121.68 : 62,277.93 = 26,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,121.68/62,277.93 = 26,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,121.68x = 62,277.93 × 26,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,121.68x = 1,636,025,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,025,028.84/45,121.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,258.07

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