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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.67, 62,307.06 and 26,999.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,161.67, 62,307.06 and 26,999.78 is: 37,250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.67 : 62,307.06 = 26,999.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.67/62,307.06 = 26,999.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.67x = 62,307.06 × 26,999.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.67x = 1,682,276,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,276,912.45/45,161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,250.10

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