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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,267.09, 62,474.11 and 26,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,267.09, 62,474.11 and 26,146.84 is: 36,085.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,267.09 : 62,474.11 = 26,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,267.09/62,474.11 = 26,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,267.09x = 62,474.11 × 26,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,267.09x = 1,633,500,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,500,558.31/45,267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,085.83

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