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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,253.26, 62,452.48 and 26,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,253.26, 62,452.48 and 26,133.84 is: 36,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,253.26 : 62,452.48 = 26,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,253.26/62,452.48 = 26,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,253.26x = 62,452.48 × 26,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,253.26x = 1,632,122,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,122,967.39/45,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,066.42

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