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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,356.04, 62,573.28 and 26,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,356.04, 62,573.28 and 26,232.24 is: 36,190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,356.04 : 62,573.28 = 26,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,356.04/62,573.28 = 26,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,356.04x = 62,573.28 × 26,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,356.04x = 1,641,437,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,437,298.55/45,356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,190.05

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