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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.73 : 62,310.45 = 26,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.73/62,310.45 = 26,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.73x = 62,310.45 × 26,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.73x = 1,622,564,118
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,564,118/45,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,927.86

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