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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,270.82, 62,481.46 and 26,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,270.82, 62,481.46 and 26,147.16 is: 36,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,270.82 : 62,481.46 = 26,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,270.82/62,481.46 = 26,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,270.82x = 62,481.46 × 26,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,270.82x = 1,633,712,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,712,731.65/45,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,087.54

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