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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,224.28, 62,409.48 and 26,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,224.28, 62,409.48 and 26,357.76 is: 36,373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,224.28 : 62,409.48 = 26,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,224.28/62,409.48 = 26,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,224.28x = 62,409.48 × 26,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,224.28x = 1,644,974,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,974,095.56/45,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,373.69

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