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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,150.34, 62,307.30 and 26,029.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,150.34, 62,307.30 and 26,029.98 is: 35,921.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,150.34 : 62,307.30 = 26,029.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,150.34/62,307.30 = 26,029.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,150.34x = 62,307.30 × 26,029.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,150.34x = 1,621,857,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,857,772.85/45,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,921.27

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