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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.34, 62,308.68 and 26,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.34, 62,308.68 and 26,030.98 is: 35,922.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.34 : 62,308.68 = 26,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.34/62,308.68 = 26,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.34x = 62,308.68 × 26,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.34x = 1,621,956,002.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,956,002.91/45,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,922.65

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