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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,276.94, 62,485.22 and 26,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,276.94, 62,485.22 and 26,160.44 is: 36,103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,276.94 : 62,485.22 = 26,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,276.94/62,485.22 = 26,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,276.94x = 62,485.22 × 26,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,276.94x = 1,634,640,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,640,848.70/45,276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,103.17

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