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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.24, 62,158.62 and 26,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.24, 62,158.62 and 26,183.24 is: 36,138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.24 : 62,158.62 = 26,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.24/62,158.62 = 26,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.24x = 62,158.62 × 26,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.24x = 1,627,514,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,514,065.53/45,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,138.68

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