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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.76, 62,415.68 and 26,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.76, 62,415.68 and 26,362.24 is: 36,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.76 : 62,415.68 = 26,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.76/62,415.68 = 26,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.76x = 62,415.68 × 26,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.76x = 1,645,417,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,417,135.92/45,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,379.89

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