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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,148.52, 62,308.74 and 26,286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,148.52, 62,308.74 and 26,286.92 is: 36,278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,148.52 : 62,308.74 = 26,286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,148.52/62,308.74 = 26,286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,148.52x = 62,308.74 × 26,286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,148.52x = 1,637,904,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,904,863.68/45,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,278.15

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