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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,111.63, 62,266.56 and 26,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,111.63, 62,266.56 and 26,252.40 is: 36,235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,111.63 : 62,266.56 = 26,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,111.63/62,266.56 = 26,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,111.63x = 62,266.56 × 26,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,111.63x = 1,634,646,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,646,639.74/45,111.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,235.59

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