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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.09, 62,328.62 and 26,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.09, 62,328.62 and 26,036.48 is: 35,934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.09 : 62,328.62 = 26,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.09/62,328.62 = 26,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.09x = 62,328.62 × 26,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.09x = 1,622,818,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,818,088.97/45,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,934.79

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