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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,137.62, 62,279.31 and 26,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,137.62, 62,279.31 and 26,994.28 is: 37,245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,137.62 : 62,279.31 = 26,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,137.62/62,279.31 = 26,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,137.62x = 62,279.31 × 26,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,137.62x = 1,681,185,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,185,132.35/45,137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,245.76

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