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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,154.62, 62,314.02 and 26,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,154.62, 62,314.02 and 26,034 is: 35,927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,154.62 : 62,314.02 = 26,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,154.62/62,314.02 = 26,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,154.62x = 62,314.02 × 26,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,154.62x = 1,622,283,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,283,196.68/45,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,927.29

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