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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,153.85, 62,312.97 and 26,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,153.85, 62,312.97 and 26,033.29 is: 35,926.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,153.85 : 62,312.97 = 26,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,153.85/62,312.97 = 26,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,153.85x = 62,312.97 × 26,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,153.85x = 1,622,211,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,211,618.77/45,153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,926.32

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