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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,187.42, 62,364.18 and 26,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,187.42, 62,364.18 and 26,325.76 is: 36,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,187.42 : 62,364.18 = 26,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,187.42/62,364.18 = 26,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,187.42x = 62,364.18 × 26,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,187.42x = 1,641,784,435.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,784,435.28/45,187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,332.78

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