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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,226, 62,411.88 and 26,359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,226, 62,411.88 and 26,359.48 is: 36,376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,226 : 62,411.88 = 26,359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,226/62,411.88 = 26,359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,226x = 62,411.88 × 26,359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,226x = 1,645,144,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,144,702.62/45,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,376.08

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