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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,126, 62,273.96 and 26,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,126, 62,273.96 and 26,275.76 is: 36,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,126 : 62,273.96 = 26,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,126/62,273.96 = 26,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,126x = 62,273.96 × 26,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,126x = 1,636,295,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,295,627.21/45,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,260.60

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