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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,147.78, 62,304.48 and 26,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,147.78, 62,304.48 and 26,284.50 is: 36,272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,147.78 : 62,304.48 = 26,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,147.78/62,304.48 = 26,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,147.78x = 62,304.48 × 26,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,147.78x = 1,637,642,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,642,104.56/45,147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,272.93

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