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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,136.62, 62,277.93 and 26,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,136.62, 62,277.93 and 26,993.28 is: 37,244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,136.62 : 62,277.93 = 26,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,136.62/62,277.93 = 26,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,136.62x = 62,277.93 × 26,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,136.62x = 1,681,085,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,085,602.31/45,136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,244.38

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