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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.28, 62,135.10 and 26,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.28, 62,135.10 and 26,168.76 is: 36,104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.28 : 62,135.10 = 26,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.28/62,135.10 = 26,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.28x = 62,135.10 × 26,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.28x = 1,625,998,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,998,519.48/45,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,104.99

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