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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.70, 62,292.57 and 26,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.70, 62,292.57 and 26,264.82 is: 36,254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.70 : 62,292.57 = 26,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.70/62,292.57 = 26,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.70x = 62,292.57 × 26,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.70x = 1,636,103,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,103,138.39/45,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,254.97

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