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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,114.30, 62,263.08 and 26,251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,114.30, 62,263.08 and 26,251.38 is: 36,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,114.30 : 62,263.08 = 26,251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,114.30/62,263.08 = 26,251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,114.30x = 62,263.08 × 26,251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,114.30x = 1,634,491,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,491,773.05/45,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,230.02

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