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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,023.04, 62,131.84 and 26,161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,023.04, 62,131.84 and 26,161.44 is: 36,102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,023.04 : 62,131.84 = 26,161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,023.04/62,131.84 = 26,161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,023.04x = 62,131.84 × 26,161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,023.04x = 1,625,458,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,458,404.25/45,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,102.81

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