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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,248.93, 62,427.64 and 26,128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,248.93, 62,427.64 and 26,128.16 is: 36,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,248.93 : 62,427.64 = 26,128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,248.93/62,427.64 = 26,128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,248.93x = 62,427.64 × 26,128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,248.93x = 1,631,118,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,118,988.88/45,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,047.68

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