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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,139.95, 62,291.43 and 26,015.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,139.95, 62,291.43 and 26,015.85 is: 35,900.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,139.95 : 62,291.43 = 26,015.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,139.95/62,291.43 = 26,015.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,139.95x = 62,291.43 × 26,015.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,139.95x = 1,620,564,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,564,499.17/45,139.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,900.89

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