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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,229.22, 62,406.33 and 26,104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,229.22, 62,406.33 and 26,104.92 is: 36,019.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,229.22 : 62,406.33 = 26,104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,229.22/62,406.33 = 26,104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,229.22x = 62,406.33 × 26,104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,229.22x = 1,629,112,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,112,252.14/45,229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,019.03

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