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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,109.27, 62,256.18 and 26,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,109.27, 62,256.18 and 26,246.38 is: 36,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,109.27 : 62,256.18 = 26,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,109.27/62,256.18 = 26,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,109.27x = 62,256.18 × 26,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,109.27x = 1,633,999,357.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,999,357.63/45,109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,223.14

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