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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,237.98, 62,419.07 and 26,117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,237.98, 62,419.07 and 26,117.43 is: 36,036.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,237.98 : 62,419.07 = 26,117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,237.98/62,419.07 = 26,117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,237.98x = 62,419.07 × 26,117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,237.98x = 1,630,225,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,225,379.29/45,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,036.65

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