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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.55, 62,311.68 and 26,047.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,161.55, 62,311.68 and 26,047.17 is: 35,938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.55 : 62,311.68 = 26,047.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.55/62,311.68 = 26,047.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.55x = 62,311.68 × 26,047.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.55x = 1,623,042,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,042,921.95/45,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,938.60

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