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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.15, 62,547.81 and 26,208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.15, 62,547.81 and 26,208.15 is: 36,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.15 : 62,547.81 = 26,208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.15/62,547.81 = 26,208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.15x = 62,547.81 × 26,208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.15x = 1,639,262,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,262,386.65/45,327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,165.13

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