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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,126, 62,278.48 and 26,006.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,126, 62,278.48 and 26,006.46 is: 35,891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,126 : 62,278.48 = 26,006.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,126/62,278.48 = 26,006.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,126x = 62,278.48 × 26,006.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,126x = 1,619,642,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,642,798.98/45,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,891.57

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