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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,114.44, 62,251.86 and 26,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,114.44, 62,251.86 and 26,237 is: 36,203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,114.44 : 62,251.86 = 26,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,114.44/62,251.86 = 26,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,114.44x = 62,251.86 × 26,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,114.44x = 1,633,302,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,302,050.82/45,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,203.53

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