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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,043.68, 62,162.64 and 25,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,043.68, 62,162.64 and 25,926.36 is: 35,779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,043.68 : 62,162.64 = 25,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,043.68/62,162.64 = 25,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,043.68x = 62,162.64 × 25,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,043.68x = 1,611,650,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,650,983.19/45,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,779.74

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