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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,237.93, 62,427.13 and 26,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,237.93, 62,427.13 and 26,117.06 is: 36,040.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,237.93 : 62,427.13 = 26,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,237.93/62,427.13 = 26,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,237.93x = 62,427.13 × 26,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,237.93x = 1,630,413,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,413,099.84/45,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,040.84

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