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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,164.82, 62,327.25 and 26,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,164.82, 62,327.25 and 26,044.50 is: 35,941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,164.82 : 62,327.25 = 26,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,164.82/62,327.25 = 26,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,164.82x = 62,327.25 × 26,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,164.82x = 1,623,282,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,282,062.63/45,164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,941.29

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