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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,143.97, 62,283.36 and 26,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,143.97, 62,283.36 and 26,023.14 is: 35,903.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,143.97 : 62,283.36 = 26,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,143.97/62,283.36 = 26,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,143.97x = 62,283.36 × 26,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,143.97x = 1,620,808,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,808,596.95/45,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,903.10

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