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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,247.34, 62,446.87 and 26,127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,247.34, 62,446.87 and 26,127.07 is: 36,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,247.34 : 62,446.87 = 26,127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,247.34/62,446.87 = 26,127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,247.34x = 62,446.87 × 26,127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,247.34x = 1,631,553,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,553,431.54/45,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,058.55

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