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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,106.24, 62,231.44 and 26,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,106.24, 62,231.44 and 26,227.84 is: 36,185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,106.24 : 62,231.44 = 26,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,106.24/62,231.44 = 26,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,106.24x = 62,231.44 × 26,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,106.24x = 1,632,196,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,196,251.29/45,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,185.60

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