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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,101.63, 62,252.76 and 26,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,101.63, 62,252.76 and 26,242.40 is: 36,221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,101.63 : 62,252.76 = 26,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,101.63/62,252.76 = 26,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,101.63x = 62,252.76 × 26,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,101.63x = 1,633,661,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,661,829.02/45,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,221.79

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