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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,140.36, 62,301.40 and 26,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,140.36, 62,301.40 and 26,016.72 is: 35,907.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,140.36 : 62,301.40 = 26,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,140.36/62,301.40 = 26,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,140.36x = 62,301.40 × 26,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,140.36x = 1,620,878,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,878,102.30/45,140.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,907.51

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