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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317, 62,541.92 and 26,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317, 62,541.92 and 26,197.60 is: 36,155.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317 : 62,541.92 = 26,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317/62,541.92 = 26,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317x = 62,541.92 × 26,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317x = 1,638,448,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,448,203.39/45,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,155.27

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