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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,314.67, 62,527.08 and 26,187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,314.67, 62,527.08 and 26,187.33 is: 36,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,314.67 : 62,527.08 = 26,187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,314.67/62,527.08 = 26,187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,314.67x = 62,527.08 × 26,187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,314.67x = 1,637,417,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,417,277.90/45,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,134.37

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