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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,141.15, 62,289.48 and 26,020.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,141.15, 62,289.48 and 26,020.69 is: 35,905.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,141.15 : 62,289.48 = 26,020.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,141.15/62,289.48 = 26,020.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,141.15x = 62,289.48 × 26,020.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,141.15x = 1,620,815,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,815,468.39/45,141.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,905.50

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