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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,146.56, 62,294.16 and 26,021.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,146.56, 62,294.16 and 26,021.92 is: 35,905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,146.56 : 62,294.16 = 26,021.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,146.56/62,294.16 = 26,021.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,146.56x = 62,294.16 × 26,021.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,146.56x = 1,621,013,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,013,647.99/45,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,905.59

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