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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,435.84, 62,694.52 and 26,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,435.84, 62,694.52 and 26,052 is: 35,947.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,435.84 : 62,694.52 = 26,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,435.84/62,694.52 = 26,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,435.84x = 62,694.52 × 26,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,435.84x = 1,633,317,635.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,317,635.04/45,435.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,947.78

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