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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.09, 62,472.73 and 26,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.09, 62,472.73 and 26,145.84 is: 36,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.09 : 62,472.73 = 26,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.09/62,472.73 = 26,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.09x = 62,472.73 × 26,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.09x = 1,633,401,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,401,904.80/45,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,084.45

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