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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.98, 62,308.04 and 26,038.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.98, 62,308.04 and 26,038.25 is: 35,925.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.98 : 62,308.04 = 26,038.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.98/62,308.04 = 26,038.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.98x = 62,308.04 × 26,038.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.98x = 1,622,391,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,391,880.80/45,159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,925.44

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