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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,155.72, 62,312.02 and 26,034.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,155.72, 62,312.02 and 26,034.50 is: 35,925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,155.72 : 62,312.02 = 26,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,155.72/62,312.02 = 26,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,155.72x = 62,312.02 × 26,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,155.72x = 1,622,262,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,262,375.38/45,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,925.95

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