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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.24, 62,155.86 and 26,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.24, 62,155.86 and 26,181.24 is: 36,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.24 : 62,155.86 = 26,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.24/62,155.86 = 26,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.24x = 62,155.86 × 26,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.24x = 1,627,317,488.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,317,488.07/45,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,135.92

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