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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,114.67, 62,243.93 and 26,248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,114.67, 62,243.93 and 26,248.15 is: 36,214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,114.67 : 62,243.93 = 26,248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,114.67/62,243.93 = 26,248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,114.67x = 62,243.93 × 26,248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,114.67x = 1,633,787,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,787,568.77/45,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,214.11

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