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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,153.98, 62,309.60 and 26,032.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,153.98, 62,309.60 and 26,032.76 is: 35,923.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,153.98 : 62,309.60 = 26,032.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,153.98/62,309.60 = 26,032.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,153.98x = 62,309.60 × 26,032.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,153.98x = 1,622,090,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,090,550.95/45,153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,923.54

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