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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,122.68, 62,254.96 and 26,256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,122.68, 62,254.96 and 26,256.16 is: 36,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,122.68 : 62,254.96 = 26,256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,122.68/62,254.96 = 26,256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,122.68x = 62,254.96 × 26,256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,122.68x = 1,634,576,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,576,190.55/45,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,225.16

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