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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,139.04, 62,292.52 and 26,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,139.04, 62,292.52 and 26,008.26 is: 35,891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,139.04 : 62,292.52 = 26,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,139.04/62,292.52 = 26,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,139.04x = 62,292.52 × 26,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,139.04x = 1,620,120,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,120,056.22/45,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,891.77

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