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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.94, 62,483.84 and 26,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.94, 62,483.84 and 26,159.44 is: 36,101.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.94 : 62,483.84 = 26,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.94/62,483.84 = 26,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.94x = 62,483.84 × 26,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.94x = 1,634,542,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,542,263.45/45,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,101.79

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