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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,139.96, 62,287.83 and 26,019.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,139.96, 62,287.83 and 26,019.51 is: 35,903.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,139.96 : 62,287.83 = 26,019.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,139.96/62,287.83 = 26,019.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,139.96x = 62,287.83 × 26,019.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,139.96x = 1,620,698,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,698,504.12/45,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,903.86

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