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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,123.78, 62,272.96 and 26,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,123.78, 62,272.96 and 26,006.44 is: 35,890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,123.78 : 62,272.96 = 26,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,123.78/62,272.96 = 26,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,123.78x = 62,272.96 × 26,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,123.78x = 1,619,497,997.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,497,997.86/45,123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,890.12

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