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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,256.28, 67,862.48 and 26,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,256.28, 67,862.48 and 26,542.40 is: 39,800.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,256.28 : 67,862.48 = 26,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,256.28/67,862.48 = 26,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,256.28x = 67,862.48 × 26,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,256.28x = 1,801,233,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,233,089.15/45,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,800.73

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