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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.40, 62,457.51 and 26,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.40, 62,457.51 and 26,142 is: 36,070.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.40 : 62,457.51 = 26,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.40/62,457.51 = 26,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.40x = 62,457.51 × 26,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.40x = 1,632,764,226.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,764,226.42/45,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,070.11

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