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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,108.27, 62,254.80 and 26,245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,108.27, 62,254.80 and 26,245.38 is: 36,221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,108.27 : 62,254.80 = 26,245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,108.27/62,254.80 = 26,245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,108.27x = 62,254.80 × 26,245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,108.27x = 1,633,900,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,900,882.82/45,108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,221.76

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