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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,128.88, 62,283.26 and 26,266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,128.88, 62,283.26 and 26,266.01 is: 36,250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,128.88 : 62,283.26 = 26,266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,128.88/62,283.26 = 26,266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,128.88x = 62,283.26 × 26,266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,128.88x = 1,635,932,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,932,484.24/45,128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,250.23

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