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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.47, 62,310.10 and 26,039.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,161.47, 62,310.10 and 26,039.74 is: 35,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.47 : 62,310.10 = 26,039.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.47/62,310.10 = 26,039.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.47x = 62,310.10 × 26,039.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.47x = 1,622,538,803.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,538,803.37/45,161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,927.50

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