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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.67, 62,304.30 and 26,997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.67, 62,304.30 and 26,997.78 is: 37,247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.67 : 62,304.30 = 26,997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.67/62,304.30 = 26,997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.67x = 62,304.30 × 26,997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.67x = 1,682,077,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,077,784.45/45,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,247.34

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