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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,128.16, 62,293.22 and 26,265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,128.16, 62,293.22 and 26,265.29 is: 36,255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,128.16 : 62,293.22 = 26,265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,128.16/62,293.22 = 26,265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,128.16x = 62,293.22 × 26,265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,128.16x = 1,636,149,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,149,144.04/45,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,255.61

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