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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,152.85, 62,311.59 and 26,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,152.85, 62,311.59 and 26,032.29 is: 35,924.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,152.85 : 62,311.59 = 26,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,152.85/62,311.59 = 26,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,152.85x = 62,311.59 × 26,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,152.85x = 1,622,113,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,113,381.24/45,152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,924.94

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