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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,218.70, 62,398.74 and 26,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,218.70, 62,398.74 and 26,099.25 is: 36,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,218.70 : 62,398.74 = 26,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,218.70/62,398.74 = 26,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,218.70x = 62,398.74 × 26,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,218.70x = 1,628,560,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,560,314.95/45,218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,015.20

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