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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,230.03, 62,407.46 and 26,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,230.03, 62,407.46 and 26,105.76 is: 36,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,230.03 : 62,407.46 = 26,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,230.03/62,407.46 = 26,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,230.03x = 62,407.46 × 26,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,230.03x = 1,629,194,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,194,238.23/45,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,020.19

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