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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,126.91, 62,291.49 and 26,264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,126.91, 62,291.49 and 26,264.04 is: 36,253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,126.91 : 62,291.49 = 26,264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,126.91/62,291.49 = 26,264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,126.91x = 62,291.49 × 26,264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,126.91x = 1,636,026,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,026,185.02/45,126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,253.89

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