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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.91, 62,292.87 and 26,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.91, 62,292.87 and 26,265.04 is: 36,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.91 : 62,292.87 = 26,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.91/62,292.87 = 26,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.91x = 62,292.87 × 26,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.91x = 1,636,124,722.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,124,722.26/45,127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,255.27

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