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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,140.20, 62,282.98 and 26,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,140.20, 62,282.98 and 26,266.60 is: 36,241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,140.20 : 62,282.98 = 26,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,140.20/62,282.98 = 26,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,140.20x = 62,282.98 × 26,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,140.20x = 1,635,962,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,962,122.47/45,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,241.80

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