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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,217.02, 62,396.40 and 26,097.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,217.02, 62,396.40 and 26,097.54 is: 36,012.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,217.02 : 62,396.40 = 26,097.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,217.02/62,396.40 = 26,097.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,217.02x = 62,396.40 × 26,097.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,217.02x = 1,628,392,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,392,544.86/45,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,012.82

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