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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,164.55, 62,315.82 and 26,050.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,164.55, 62,315.82 and 26,050.17 is: 35,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,164.55 : 62,315.82 = 26,050.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,164.55/62,315.82 = 26,050.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,164.55x = 62,315.82 × 26,050.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,164.55x = 1,623,337,704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,337,704.69/45,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,942.74

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