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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162.32, 62,323.80 and 26,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162.32, 62,323.80 and 26,042 is: 35,937.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162.32 : 62,323.80 = 26,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162.32/62,323.80 = 26,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162.32x = 62,323.80 × 26,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162.32x = 1,623,036,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,036,399.60/45,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,937.84

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