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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162.82, 62,324.49 and 26,042.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162.82, 62,324.49 and 26,042.50 is: 35,938.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162.82 : 62,324.49 = 26,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162.82/62,324.49 = 26,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162.82x = 62,324.49 × 26,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162.82x = 1,623,085,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,085,530.83/45,162.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,938.53

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