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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.47, 62,307.35 and 26,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.47, 62,307.35 and 26,037.74 is: 35,924.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.47 : 62,307.35 = 26,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.47/62,307.35 = 26,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.47x = 62,307.35 × 26,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.47x = 1,622,342,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,342,604.97/45,159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,924.75

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