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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,047.34, 62,169.17 and 26,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,047.34, 62,169.17 and 26,183.25 is: 36,135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,047.34 : 62,169.17 = 26,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,047.34/62,169.17 = 26,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,047.34x = 62,169.17 × 26,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,047.34x = 1,627,790,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,790,789.49/45,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,135.11

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