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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,205.94, 62,384.44 and 26,086.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,205.94, 62,384.44 and 26,086.53 is: 35,999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,205.94 : 62,384.44 = 26,086.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,205.94/62,384.44 = 26,086.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,205.94x = 62,384.44 × 26,086.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,205.94x = 1,627,393,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,393,123.24/45,205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,999.54

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