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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,268.81, 62,478.69 and 26,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,268.81, 62,478.69 and 26,145.15 is: 36,084.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,268.81 : 62,478.69 = 26,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,268.81/62,478.69 = 26,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,268.81x = 62,478.69 × 26,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,268.81x = 1,633,514,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,514,721.85/45,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,084.77

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