Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.73, 62,310.45 and 26,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,161.73, 62,310.45 and 26,040 is: 35,927.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,161.73 : 62,310.45 = 26,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,161.73/62,310.45 = 26,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,161.73x = 62,310.45 × 26,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,161.73x = 1,622,564,118 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,622,564,118/45,161.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,927.86
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