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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,104.24, 62,228.68 and 26,225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,104.24, 62,228.68 and 26,225.84 is: 36,182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,104.24 : 62,228.68 = 26,225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,104.24/62,228.68 = 26,225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,104.24x = 62,228.68 × 26,225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,104.24x = 1,631,999,405.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,999,405.09/45,104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,182.84

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