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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162.77, 62,323.36 and 26,042.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162.77, 62,323.36 and 26,042.18 is: 35,937.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162.77 : 62,323.36 = 26,042.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162.77/62,323.36 = 26,042.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162.77x = 62,323.36 × 26,042.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162.77x = 1,623,035,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,035,782.60/45,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,937.48

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