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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,139.54, 62,293.21 and 26,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,139.54, 62,293.21 and 26,008.76 is: 35,892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,139.54 : 62,293.21 = 26,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,139.54/62,293.21 = 26,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,139.54x = 62,293.21 × 26,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,139.54x = 1,620,169,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,169,148.52/45,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,892.46

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