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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,126.18, 62,265.83 and 26,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,126.18, 62,265.83 and 26,003.27 is: 35,879.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,126.18 : 62,265.83 = 26,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,126.18/62,265.83 = 26,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,126.18x = 62,265.83 × 26,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,126.18x = 1,619,115,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,115,189.26/45,126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,879.73

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