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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,262.18, 62,464.83 and 26,145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,262.18, 62,464.83 and 26,145.37 is: 36,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,262.18 : 62,464.83 = 26,145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,262.18/62,464.83 = 26,145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,262.18x = 62,464.83 × 26,145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,262.18x = 1,633,166,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,166,092.34/45,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,082.36

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