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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162.07, 62,323.46 and 26,041.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162.07, 62,323.46 and 26,041.75 is: 35,937.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162.07 : 62,323.46 = 26,041.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162.07/62,323.46 = 26,041.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162.07x = 62,323.46 × 26,041.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162.07x = 1,623,011,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,011,834.25/45,162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,937.50

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