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