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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,155.05, 62,308.06 and 26,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,155.05, 62,308.06 and 26,035.54 is: 35,925.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,155.05 : 62,308.06 = 26,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,155.05/62,308.06 = 26,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,155.05x = 62,308.06 × 26,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,155.05x = 1,622,223,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,223,767.59/45,155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,925.64

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