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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,130.77, 62,285.85 and 26,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,130.77, 62,285.85 and 26,267.88 is: 36,252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,130.77 : 62,285.85 = 26,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,130.77/62,285.85 = 26,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,130.77x = 62,285.85 × 26,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,130.77x = 1,636,117,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,117,233.50/45,130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,252.81

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