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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,257.55, 62,451.12 and 26,135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,257.55, 62,451.12 and 26,135.88 is: 36,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,257.55 : 62,451.12 = 26,135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,257.55/62,451.12 = 26,135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,257.55x = 62,451.12 × 26,135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,257.55x = 1,632,214,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,214,978.19/45,257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,065.03

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