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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,101.44, 62,233.92 and 26,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,101.44, 62,233.92 and 26,224 is: 36,185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,101.44 : 62,233.92 = 26,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,101.44/62,233.92 = 26,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,101.44x = 62,233.92 × 26,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,101.44x = 1,632,022,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,022,318.08/45,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,185.59

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