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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162.97, 62,329.50 and 26,043.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162.97, 62,329.50 and 26,043.46 is: 35,942.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162.97 : 62,329.50 = 26,043.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162.97/62,329.50 = 26,043.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162.97x = 62,329.50 × 26,043.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162.97x = 1,623,275,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,275,684.25/45,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,942.63

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