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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,147.52, 62,307.36 and 26,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,147.52, 62,307.36 and 26,285.92 is: 36,276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,147.52 : 62,307.36 = 26,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,147.52/62,307.36 = 26,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,147.52x = 62,307.36 × 26,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,147.52x = 1,637,806,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,806,280.37/45,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,276.77

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