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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.21, 62,472.90 and 26,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.21, 62,472.90 and 26,145.96 is: 36,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.21 : 62,472.90 = 26,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.21/62,472.90 = 26,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.21x = 62,472.90 × 26,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.21x = 1,633,414,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,414,244.12/45,266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,084.62

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