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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,237.73, 62,418.72 and 26,117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,237.73, 62,418.72 and 26,117.18 is: 36,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,237.73 : 62,418.72 = 26,117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,237.73/62,418.72 = 26,117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,237.73x = 62,418.72 × 26,117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,237.73x = 1,630,200,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,200,698.81/45,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,036.30

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