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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,024.50, 62,133.84 and 26,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,024.50, 62,133.84 and 26,162.84 is: 36,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,024.50 : 62,133.84 = 26,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,024.50/62,133.84 = 26,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,024.50x = 62,133.84 × 26,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,024.50x = 1,625,597,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,597,714.51/45,024.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,104.74

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