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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,122.04, 62,274.80 and 26,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,122.04, 62,274.80 and 26,265.24 is: 36,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,122.04 : 62,274.80 = 26,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,122.04/62,274.80 = 26,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,122.04x = 62,274.80 × 26,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,122.04x = 1,635,662,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,662,567.95/45,122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,249.75

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