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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,157.35, 62,316.96 and 26,036.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,157.35, 62,316.96 and 26,036.97 is: 35,930.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,157.35 : 62,316.96 = 26,036.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,157.35/62,316.96 = 26,036.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,157.35x = 62,316.96 × 26,036.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,157.35x = 1,622,544,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,544,818.01/45,157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,930.91

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