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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,145.68, 62,294.39 and 26,023.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,145.68, 62,294.39 and 26,023.95 is: 35,909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,145.68 : 62,294.39 = 26,023.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,145.68/62,294.39 = 26,023.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,145.68x = 62,294.39 × 26,023.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,145.68x = 1,621,145,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,145,960.52/45,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,909.22

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