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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,164.32, 62,326.64 and 26,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,164.32, 62,326.64 and 26,044 is: 35,940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,164.32 : 62,326.64 = 26,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,164.32/62,326.64 = 26,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,164.32x = 62,326.64 × 26,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,164.32x = 1,623,235,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,235,012.16/45,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,940.65

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