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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.97, 62,452.55 and 26,143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.97, 62,452.55 and 26,143.22 is: 36,069.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.97 : 62,452.55 = 26,143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.97/62,452.55 = 26,143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.97x = 62,452.55 × 26,143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.97x = 1,632,710,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,710,975.70/45,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,069.28

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