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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,155.79, 62,328.96 and 26,048.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,155.79, 62,328.96 and 26,048.43 is: 35,954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,155.79 : 62,328.96 = 26,048.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,155.79/62,328.96 = 26,048.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,155.79x = 62,328.96 × 26,048.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,155.79x = 1,623,571,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,571,551.53/45,155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,954.89

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