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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.59, 62,405.46 and 26,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.59, 62,405.46 and 26,104.30 is: 36,018.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.59 : 62,405.46 = 26,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.59/62,405.46 = 26,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.59x = 62,405.46 × 26,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.59x = 1,629,050,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,050,849.48/45,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,018.17

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