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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,125.18, 62,264.45 and 26,002.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,125.18, 62,264.45 and 26,002.27 is: 35,878.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,125.18 : 62,264.45 = 26,002.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,125.18/62,264.45 = 26,002.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,125.18x = 62,264.45 × 26,002.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,125.18x = 1,619,016,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,016,686.64/45,125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,878.35

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