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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,036.24, 62,160 and 26,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,036.24, 62,160 and 26,184.24 is: 36,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,036.24 : 62,160 = 26,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,036.24/62,160 = 26,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,036.24x = 62,160 × 26,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,036.24x = 1,627,612,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,612,358.40/45,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,140.06

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