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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,226.76, 62,412.92 and 26,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,226.76, 62,412.92 and 26,360.24 is: 36,377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,226.76 : 62,412.92 = 26,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,226.76/62,412.92 = 26,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,226.76x = 62,412.92 × 26,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,226.76x = 1,645,219,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,219,550.30/45,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,377.13

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