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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,125.91, 62,290.11 and 26,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,125.91, 62,290.11 and 26,263.04 is: 36,252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,125.91 : 62,290.11 = 26,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,125.91/62,290.11 = 26,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,125.91x = 62,290.11 × 26,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,125.91x = 1,635,927,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,927,437.57/45,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,252.51

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