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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,149.80, 62,306.09 and 26,029.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,149.80, 62,306.09 and 26,029.61 is: 35,920.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,149.80 : 62,306.09 = 26,029.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,149.80/62,306.09 = 26,029.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,149.80x = 62,306.09 × 26,029.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,149.80x = 1,621,803,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,803,346.94/45,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,920.50

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