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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,100.63, 62,251.38 and 26,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,100.63, 62,251.38 and 26,241.40 is: 36,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,100.63 : 62,251.38 = 26,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,100.63/62,251.38 = 26,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,100.63x = 62,251.38 × 26,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,100.63x = 1,633,563,363.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,563,363.13/45,100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,220.41

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