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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,122.18, 62,278.62 and 26,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,122.18, 62,278.62 and 26,270.24 is: 36,258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,122.18 : 62,278.62 = 26,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,122.18/62,278.62 = 26,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,122.18x = 62,278.62 × 26,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,122.18x = 1,636,074,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,074,294.27/45,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,258.76

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