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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,138.68, 62,290.94 and 26,011.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,138.68, 62,290.94 and 26,011.43 is: 35,895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,138.68 : 62,290.94 = 26,011.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,138.68/62,290.94 = 26,011.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,138.68x = 62,290.94 × 26,011.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,138.68x = 1,620,275,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,275,983.93/45,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,895.51

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