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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.42, 62,312.72 and 26,038.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.42, 62,312.72 and 26,038.91 is: 35,930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.42 : 62,312.72 = 26,038.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.42/62,312.72 = 26,038.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.42x = 62,312.72 × 26,038.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.42x = 1,622,554,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,554,866.18/45,158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,930.29

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