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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,141.84, 62,275.20 and 26,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,141.84, 62,275.20 and 26,268 is: 36,237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,141.84 : 62,275.20 = 26,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,141.84/62,275.20 = 26,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,141.84x = 62,275.20 × 26,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,141.84x = 1,635,844,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,844,953.60/45,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,237.89

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