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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,248.24, 62,451.66 and 26,131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,248.24, 62,451.66 and 26,131.13 is: 36,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,248.24 : 62,451.66 = 26,131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,248.24/62,451.66 = 26,131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,248.24x = 62,451.66 × 26,131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,248.24x = 1,631,932,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,932,511.50/45,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,066.21

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