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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,235.52, 62,429.10 and 26,116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,235.52, 62,429.10 and 26,116.28 is: 36,042.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,235.52 : 62,429.10 = 26,116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,235.52/62,429.10 = 26,116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,235.52x = 62,429.10 × 26,116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,235.52x = 1,630,415,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,415,855.75/45,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,042.82

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