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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,261.89, 62,446.96 and 26,139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,261.89, 62,446.96 and 26,139.14 is: 36,063.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,261.89 : 62,446.96 = 26,139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,261.89/62,446.96 = 26,139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,261.89x = 62,446.96 × 26,139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,261.89x = 1,632,309,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,309,830.01/45,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,063.67

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