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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.47, 62,292.27 and 26,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.47, 62,292.27 and 26,264.60 is: 36,254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.47 : 62,292.27 = 26,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.47/62,292.27 = 26,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.47x = 62,292.27 × 26,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.47x = 1,636,081,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,081,554.64/45,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,254.67

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