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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.67, 62,302.92 and 26,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.67, 62,302.92 and 26,996.78 is: 37,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.67 : 62,302.92 = 26,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.67/62,302.92 = 26,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.67x = 62,302.92 × 26,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.67x = 1,681,977,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,977,913.08/45,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,245.96

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