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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.56, 62,149.75 and 26,172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.56, 62,149.75 and 26,172.69 is: 36,118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.56 : 62,149.75 = 26,172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.56/62,149.75 = 26,172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.56x = 62,149.75 × 26,172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.56x = 1,626,625,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,625,841.83/45,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,118.70

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