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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,143.84, 62,277.96 and 26,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,143.84, 62,277.96 and 26,270 is: 36,240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,143.84 : 62,277.96 = 26,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,143.84/62,277.96 = 26,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,143.84x = 62,277.96 × 26,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,143.84x = 1,636,042,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,042,009.20/45,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,240.65

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