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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.60, 62,292.44 and 26,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.60, 62,292.44 and 26,264.72 is: 36,254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.60 : 62,292.44 = 26,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.60/62,292.44 = 26,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.60x = 62,292.44 × 26,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.60x = 1,636,093,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,093,716.11/45,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,254.84

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