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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,155.62, 62,315.40 and 26,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,155.62, 62,315.40 and 26,035 is: 35,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,155.62 : 62,315.40 = 26,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,155.62/62,315.40 = 26,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,155.62x = 62,315.40 × 26,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,155.62x = 1,622,381,439
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,381,439/45,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,928.67

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