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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,212.94, 62,390.80 and 26,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,212.94, 62,390.80 and 26,093.52 is: 36,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,212.94 : 62,390.80 = 26,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,212.94/62,390.80 = 26,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,212.94x = 62,390.80 × 26,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,212.94x = 1,627,995,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,995,587.62/45,212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,007.29

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