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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.94, 62,481.07 and 26,157.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.94, 62,481.07 and 26,157.43 is: 36,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.94 : 62,481.07 = 26,157.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.94/62,481.07 = 26,157.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.94x = 62,481.07 × 26,157.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.94x = 1,634,344,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,344,325.65/45,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,099.01

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